Steering wheel clicking...only when turning left
06-12-2012, 08:42 PM
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Steering wheel clicking...only when turning left
A hopefully small issue has developed with my 07 CLK550.
When turning the wheel to the left, there is a faint clicking noise coming from somewhere inside the car (presumably inside the steering column).
It only happens when turning left, not right. It occurs regardless of the "starting angle" of the wheel. For example, I can be at full right lock, then release the wheel, and it will click.
It also only happens if I turn the wheel fairly quickly and at least through ~90 deg of rotation. A slow turn doesn't manifest.
Actual steering control appears to be unaffected.
Quite the mystery.
When turning the wheel to the left, there is a faint clicking noise coming from somewhere inside the car (presumably inside the steering column).
It only happens when turning left, not right. It occurs regardless of the "starting angle" of the wheel. For example, I can be at full right lock, then release the wheel, and it will click.
It also only happens if I turn the wheel fairly quickly and at least through ~90 deg of rotation. A slow turn doesn't manifest.
Actual steering control appears to be unaffected.
Quite the mystery.
10-10-2012, 01:09 PM
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1993 Honda Accord, 1995 Maxiam, 2002 Sentra Spec-V, 2008 Civic SI, 2007 350z, Now 2005 C55
is the issue resolve it? And please let me know what is it since I have the same situation. Only for left turn, some clicking noise coming inside the steering wheel! Thanks
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10-11-2012, 12:43 AM
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1993 Honda Accord, 1995 Maxiam, 2002 Sentra Spec-V, 2008 Civic SI, 2007 350z, Now 2005 C55
SO thats mean no solution for it? Clock spring lube? Can I just put some lube in there? Thanks
10-12-2012, 01:24 AM
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1993 Honda Accord, 1995 Maxiam, 2002 Sentra Spec-V, 2008 Civic SI, 2007 350z, Now 2005 C55
Thank you guys........I took off the steering wheel tonight and lube the spring clock and the sounds went away.........thank you for all the help....!
01-09-2017, 04:02 PM
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I took the steering wheel off this weekend and I am very familiar with what's underneath it (airbag, steering angle sensor, etc..). The clicking sound cannot be reproduced with the airbag/steering wheel removed.
Thank you in advance.
01-14-2017, 05:29 AM
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I'm having the same problem and I am wondering if you guys can please post some pictures/WIS diagrams as to where exactly to insert the lube.
I took the steering wheel off this weekend and I am very familiar with what's underneath it (airbag, steering angle sensor, etc..). The clicking sound cannot be reproduced with the airbag/steering wheel removed.
Thank you in advance.
I took the steering wheel off this weekend and I am very familiar with what's underneath it (airbag, steering angle sensor, etc..). The clicking sound cannot be reproduced with the airbag/steering wheel removed.
Thank you in advance.
