Strange steering noises

[chr9]

Hello Everyone,

I finally took the leap and got myself a brand new D4. It's been a joy from day one - however 6 weeks down the track I have started to pick up some strange noises from the steering.

It started with some 'popping' or 'clicking' noises when turning the wheel. This has now disappeared and I get intermittent soft 'pops' / 'clicks' mostly when applying the brakes (not turning the wheel) or when crossing uneven road surfaces (bumps you hardly feel at all). The weird thing about it - it occurs and then goes away for days - impossible to replicate when you want to.

In addition I have some 'plastic crackling' somewhere beneath the steering - this only seems to appear when the car inside is warming up - this I wouldn't usually mind - but with a brand new set of wheels at this ticket price you somewhat expect it won't.

I would be grateful for all similar experiences - opinions!

[Graeme]

I suggust you get the dealer to check the noises. The steering clicking could be a bolt not properly tight.

[chr9]

Took a few visits to the shop - turns out the steering track rod end nut was loose and the bolt was about to fall out.

Not the end of the problems (now seemingly unfixable steering wobble)...

[CaverD3]

Warranty issue. I think something may have got bent when it was loose. Need a replacement part? They should also calibrate and do a four wheel aligment when done.

[dultim8]

I have exactly the same problem.

Ive done about 6000km on mine and it has only started about the last 1000 or so. I was trying to not worry about it but it seems as though i might have to take it in to get looked at.

Hello Everyone,

I finally took the leap and got myself a brand new D4. It's been a joy from day one - however 6 weeks down the track I have started to pick up some strange noises from the steering.

It started with some 'popping' or 'clicking' noises when turning the wheel. This has now disappeared and I get intermittent soft 'pops' / 'clicks' mostly when applying the brakes (not turning the wheel) or when crossing uneven road surfaces (bumps you hardly feel at all). The weird thing about it - it occurs and then goes away for days - impossible to replicate when you want to.

In addition I have some 'plastic crackling' somewhere beneath the steering - this only seems to appear when the car inside is warming up - this I wouldn't usually mind - but with a brand new set of wheels at this ticket price you somewhat expect it won't.

I would be grateful for all similar experiences - opinions!