Gen3 questions
Started by Shiv, Jul 17 2010 12:14 PM
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 12:14 PM
Hi guys,
I've test drove a few Gen3's now and I've noticed something odd about the ones equipped with the Momo steering wheel. Theres a sort of rattle as you turn the wheel (at speed) almost as if someones wrapped a chain or neckless around the wheel. Its a weird noise and not one that sounds normal. Its not a mechanical noise or feel (like worn bushes) and it has me and the car dealers scratching their heads. Theres nothing visible that can be causing the sound.
Anyone know what this is?? Its happened on two cars so far
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 12:29 PM
Mine has the same thing, Just started doing it, I got a spare steering column in the shed, So im hoping its a clock spring or something simple
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 12:38 PM
Ok thanks for letting me know. At least its not uncommon then...
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 01:08 PM
Mine doesn't make any noise, would say something's broked if they do.
They'd play dumb even if they knew exactly what it was.and the car dealers scratching their heads.
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 01:28 PM
come and drive myn and see if it is there shiv
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 01:53 PM
Its a very noticeable noise Shane. You'd know if you had it. Its more like a 'click click' sort of sound when turning the wheel round corners etc.come and drive myn and see if it is there shiv
I think what Lance describe sounds about right - worn clockspring. Bit odd to have happen on a car with <130xxx kms, but at least something like this is fixable.
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 04:13 PM
Neither of my Gen3's did it.
Something's not right there.
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 04:30 PM
No noise here
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 10:21 PM
sounds like CV joints if it makes clicking noise while driving and turning corners
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 10:33 PM
maybe the CV's aren't worn then....
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 10:35 PM
Hi guys,
I've test drove a few Gen3's now and I've noticed something odd about the ones equipped with the Momo steering wheel. Theres a sort of rattle as you turn the wheel (at speed) almost as if someones wrapped a chain or neckless around the wheel. Its a weird noise and not one that sounds normal. Its not a mechanical noise or feel (like worn bushes) and it has me and the car dealers scratching their heads. Theres nothing visible that can be causing the sound.
Anyone know what this is?? Its happened on two cars so far
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 10:42 PM
maybe the CV's aren't worn then....
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wasn't referring to your comment mate, just giving shiv feedback on the two gen 3's i drive....
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 10:52 PM
Thats separate. I do the CV joint test on every car I test drive.sounds like CV joints if it makes clicking noise while driving and turning corners
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Paul
The noise I'm talking about comes specifically from the steering wheel itself. What Lance describes sounds like the most likely cause, but am yet to confirm. And no Jase, its not the nut behind the wheel, haha
And since I posting this thread - I've heard this noise on another car. Its definitely a common problem. Hhmmm, these Gen3's....
Thanks for the feedback guys
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Posted 04 January 2011 - 07:06 AM
For the record, mine doesn't do it either.
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