[stu bicknell]

Been meaning to asking if anyone on here has had a similar issue.. inside the van when steering I get this odd noise?? Steering wheel isn’t rubbing anyway.. easy fix??

 

[BitterandTwisted]

Ours doesnt do that, sorry Stu 🤷‍♂️

 

[stu bicknell]

Ours doesnt do that, sorry Stu 🤷‍♂️

Its a weird one.. I think its been there since I've owned it and wonder if it needs some lubrication somewhere or if it just a common noise??? only hear it when parking turning very slow..

 

[64 SPLIT]

Sounds like it could be the clock spring/steering angle sensor perhaps behind the wheel 🤔 Can't say I've heard similar in mine.

 

[stu bicknell]

Sounds like it could be the clock spring/steering angle sensor perhaps behind the wheel 🤔 Can't say I've heard similar in mine.

Def that kind of area but no fails in electric or error codes which is what the clock spring does.. assume this part has a bearing in it that could make the noise?

 

[T5 TDI]

That is a really odd noise. I'm well out of date but it's nothing I've ever heard. I see why 64 SPLIT suggests the clock spring but that ratchety noise is unusual. No lubrication would fix that. I think someone just has to start dismantling until they find the culprit.

 

[stu bicknell]

That is a really odd noise. I'm well out of date but it's nothing I've ever heard. I see why 64 SPLIT suggests the clock spring but that ratchety noise is unusual. No lubrication would fix that. I think someone just has to start dismantling until they find the culprit.

Ya that’s my thought too… it does sound like it’s behind the steering wheel.. lubed the joints but they all look well lubed and clean! Not sure if it’s been there since owning and I’ve just noticed it more recently 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[64 SPLIT]

Have you tried unlocking the steering column and adjusting the height / reach to see if it still does it in a different position?

 

[stu bicknell]

Ya adjusted steering column up and down and no difference to noise... its def something behind the steering wheel.. not sure if there is a bearing that sits on the clock spring as not much else to go wrong other than the electrics which are fine

 

[stu bicknell]

will have a go taking the steering wheel off again when get a moment

 

[poffer]

I had a similar noise from my old Toyota when turning the steering wheel. It turned out to be the sprung connector (brass) vibrating in the ring in the clock spring. It had black dirt on it that was grippy, making it judder. Cleaned it off, noise gone.