Hi

When I turn the steering wheel of my Fiat Grande Punto, either left or right, it makes a horrible sound.

Look at this video that I made of the issue.

Click on the link below to watch:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7lybph1l85v3r37/VID_20161227_184446681_HDR.mp4?dl=0

Thanks

Zaxatron

Try uploading it to Youtube please, I get a blank screen in both Firefox and Chrome when trying to view your clip.

Couldn't access your video, but I have this trouble sometimes. It occurs when I haven't used the car for a while . It appears to be corrosion on the rim of the front brake discs catching on the brake screens , but it wears off after using the car for a while. Depends on the milage of course, could be something more serious with CV joints.

DavyP said:

Couldn't access your video, but I have this trouble sometimes. It occurs when I haven't used the car for a while . It appears to be corrosion on the rim of the front brake discs catching on the brake screens , but it wears off after using the car for a while. Depends on the milage of course, could be something more serious with CV joints.

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as nobody has seen / heard..

another common issue is with the bearings at the top of the front suspension

they get NotchY , and the spring moves ( rotates) in jerks..

varesecrazy said:

as nobody has seen / heard..

another common issue is with the bearings at the top of the front suspension

they get NotchY , and the spring moves ( rotates) in jerks..

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Hi Guys,
Sorry if you couldn't download the mp4 video.

I have converted it to mpg format which is viewable with MS Media Player:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bwtkxwee05r41n5/VID_20161227_184446681_HDR_mpeg1video.mpg?dl=0

Thank you.

Zaxatron

varesecrazy said:

as nobody has seen / heard..

another common issue is with the bearings at the top of the front suspension

they get NotchY , and the spring moves ( rotates) in jerks..

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Hi varesecrazy,

Thank you for your comment.

I made the trip to the Fiat dealer in Melbourne today, they checked the problem and his diagnosys nearly matches yours.

Front Struts and Top strut hats noisy

Recommendation:
Replace front struts and top hats $1320 AUD fitted
Or just to replace the tops hats, strut bearing $800 AUD fitted

RIP OFF!

In Australia they charge like a wounded bull.

zaxatron,
it's not that complicated a job,
TBH you can order the parts in and it's @3 hours work,
depending on the age / use of your GP you could replace the complete unit

as it's ALL coming out to change the bearings,
here's my guide for the panda.. essentially the same job.

https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-guides/339389-panda-suspension-droplinks-front-overhaul.html

Charlie

varesecrazy said:

zaxatron,
it's not that complicated a job,


Charlie

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Hi Charlie,

I am very good in IT, but I do not think I am up to doing this job, I lack the skills.

To get to the removing the struts I have to remove some sort of cover under the bonnet.

Look at the images:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wyxzm5ftv28pihr/IMG_20161230_130314098_HDR.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tx3govpdnafei0b/IMG_20161230_130326559_HDR.jpg?dl=0

Anyway something bizarre happened today. I went for a drive to the local bottle shop to buy some drinks for new year's eve and I could not hear the rubbing noise when I was turning my steering wheel, it was not very pronounced.

Yesterday it was very loud. The only difference is that yesterday was very hot, but today is rather cool. Does temperature affect this?

Do you have an explanation for it?

Thanks

Happy 2017.

Zaxatron

zaxatron said:

Hi Charlie,

Yesterday it was very loud. The only difference is that yesterday was very hot, but today is rather cool. Does temperature affect this?

Do you have an explanation for it?

Thanks

Happy 2017.

Zaxatron

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Hi,
and I suspect its midnight in oz now.. so happy new year

temp changes - quite possibly.. the bearings sit in SOME grease, and actually taking apart and regreasing can work..I've done it on my cars before now..,

maybe really HOT got the grease moving .. and it' now quieter..
charlie

zaxatron said:

Hi Charlie,

I am very good in IT, but I do not think I am up to doing this job, I lack the skills.

To get to the removing the struts I have to remove some sort of cover under the bonnet.

Look at the images:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wyxzm5ftv28pihr/IMG_20161230_130314098_HDR.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tx3govpdnafei0b/IMG_20161230_130326559_HDR.jpg?dl=0

<SNIP>

Zaxatron

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Hi,
Yes the scuttle trim has to come off. You need to pull of the rubber sealing strips and pull out the plastic pins.

Robert G8RPI.

First of all,

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

I made a short video of what the problem sounds like when I am driving:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyh9801h2venfjz/VID_20161229_104046669_HDR_WMV V9.wmv?dl=0

What do you think?

Still related to the struts?

Thansk

Zaxatron

1320 aud for 3 bolts, need to move to australia

zaxatron said:

First of all,

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

I made a short video of what the problem sounds like when I am driving:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyh9801h2venfjz/VID_20161229_104046669_HDR_WMV V9.wmv?dl=0

What do you think?

Still related to the struts?

Thansk

Zaxatron

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The knocking noise driving straight on a rough road is probably from drop links or the steering rack.

cmosfxx said:

The knocking noise driving straight on a rough road is probably from drop links or the steering rack.

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For the last 3 days the noise has disappeared, it is very bizarre.

I cannot hear the knocking and the rubbing noise when steering left or right?

What is happening?

I cannot explain this.

Regards

Zaxatron