Technical Steering Wheel Rattle

[raton_laveur]

DRIVES ME CRAZY!!!:bang:


In my 2000 JTD whenever I turn the steering wheel just a little off center to the right, a rattling noise starts and continues until I straighten the wheel. I thought it came from behind the instrument cluster, but it really seems to be in the wheel itself. If I turn more to the right, it stops. And it does not do this if I turn the wheel slightly left. Anyone have any ideas as to what makes this happen and what to do about it? My car is LHD if that makes any difference.

Thank you.

 

[Leopunto]

You sure its not rubbing instead of rattling? Im in need of a new lower arm for my car as it rubs on the left hand side since I took it up a kurb. If I wasn't aware of this, I could easily mistake the rubbing for rattling lol

 

[raton_laveur]

No, this is a rattle and it's right in front of me. There's no drag on the wheel an no rubbing.

 

[loislane1987]

DRIVES ME CRAZY!!!:bang:


In my 2000 JTD whenever I turn the steering wheel just a little off center to the right, a rattling noise starts and continues until I straighten the wheel. I thought it came from behind the instrument cluster, but it really seems to be in the wheel itself. If I turn more to the right, it stops. And it does not do this if I turn the wheel slightly left. Anyone have any ideas as to what makes this happen and what to do about it? My car is LHD if that makes any difference.

Thank you.

i have the same problem, not sure if its normal or not! it doesnt effect my steering just very annoying! if you get anywhere with this problem, let me know, ill be very interested cheers

 

[DaveMcT]

The noise could be the power steering motor hunting on/off for some reason. Get the steering computer fault codes looked at. Worst case, fit a reconditioned column for about £180.

 

[a1ant]

Hi,

The electric steering on the Mk2 onwards punto does make a sort of rattle/sparking (hard to explain) noise when the wheel is turned with the ignition on. This is normal. HOWEVER, if the noise is excessively loud or it makes it with the ignition off then no it is not normal.
Remove the fusebox cover by your right knee. You will see a big metal cilinder sticking out horisontally from the steering column. With the ignition on, turn your steering wheel with your ear near to the motor. If this is the noise you are refering to, then it is perfectly normal.

Hope that helps,
Alan