V8V clicking noise as I turn the steering wheel
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HI All,
I noticed last night that when I turn the wheel, the car makes an occasional clicking noise. Its not power steering, just an occasional click like something is loose
. I thought it sounded like the spring on the steering column (assuming it has one?).
I undid the adjustable steering column and gave that a good move around and re-tightened in a different position, but it was no better.
I am going to have a good look today, to see if there is anything obvious, but would welcome any suggestions.
I have checked that the wheels are tight too.
I noticed last night that when I turn the wheel, the car makes an occasional clicking noise. Its not power steering, just an occasional click like something is loose
. I thought it sounded like the spring on the steering column (assuming it has one?).I undid the adjustable steering column and gave that a good move around and re-tightened in a different position, but it was no better.
I am going to have a good look today, to see if there is anything obvious, but would welcome any suggestions.
I have checked that the wheels are tight too.
Edited by EvolutionChris on Thursday 15th September 09:22
Ok different car but it happened on my 911. Front top mount bushes were replaced and noise was sorted.
Whereas some cars the suspension top mounts are visible in the engine bay, in the Aston they are inside the front wheel arches.
See picture. Im not saying this is the cause of your issue but something you can look at. Someone more knowledgeable than me can of course say im wrong.
Whereas some cars the suspension top mounts are visible in the engine bay, in the Aston they are inside the front wheel arches.
See picture. Im not saying this is the cause of your issue but something you can look at. Someone more knowledgeable than me can of course say im wrong.
EvolutionChris said:
HI All,
I noticed last night that when I turn the wheel, the car makes an occasional clicking noise. Its not power steering, just an occasional click like something is loose. I thought it sounded like the spring on the steering column (assuming it has one?).
I undid the adjustable steering column and gave that a good move around and re-tightened in a different position, but it was no better.
I am going to have a good look today, to see if there is anything obvious, but would welcome any suggestions.
I have checked that the wheels are tight too.
Hi Chris,I noticed last night that when I turn the wheel, the car makes an occasional clicking noise. Its not power steering, just an occasional click like something is loose
. I thought it sounded like the spring on the steering column (assuming it has one?).I undid the adjustable steering column and gave that a good move around and re-tightened in a different position, but it was no better.
I am going to have a good look today, to see if there is anything obvious, but would welcome any suggestions.
I have checked that the wheels are tight too.
Edited by EvolutionChris on Thursday 15th September 09:22
Did you manage to find out what caused the clicking?
Cheers,
Dave
Have this too! Is it not 'normal'?
On a track day there was quite a kick on the steering wheel when pressing on and turning in.
My previous thread suggested the spacers/bushes in the back of the steering wheel which I have now sorted but occasionally I get the same thing happening. A click or minor clunk!
Since then I have had the lower bushes and wishbones changed under warranty, The thing is my Timeless warranty is close to being up, so am keen to get it sorted...
On a track day there was quite a kick on the steering wheel when pressing on and turning in.
My previous thread suggested the spacers/bushes in the back of the steering wheel which I have now sorted but occasionally I get the same thing happening. A click or minor clunk!
Since then I have had the lower bushes and wishbones changed under warranty, The thing is my Timeless warranty is close to being up, so am keen to get it sorted...
The wobbly airbag definitely a first port of call.
Mine is an 09 V8 too. There are two nylon bushes/sleeves retaining the airbag on bolts accessed from the back of the steering wheel. Turn the steering wheel lock to lock to see them in the back of the wheel. These airbag bushes wear and allow the airbag to have significant loose play, you can wobble it in place. Astonbits sell replacement nylon bushes (remember to order two as they sell them individually!) which take out that play.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
My clicking continued after doing this and I had the suspension looked at, new lower arms fitted under warranty, but it still clicks and feels like it's the rack or lower in the column.
So I am also wondering if the OP got it sorted.
Ho hum, almost time for a service so will toddle off to have it looked at.
Mine is an 09 V8 too. There are two nylon bushes/sleeves retaining the airbag on bolts accessed from the back of the steering wheel. Turn the steering wheel lock to lock to see them in the back of the wheel. These airbag bushes wear and allow the airbag to have significant loose play, you can wobble it in place. Astonbits sell replacement nylon bushes (remember to order two as they sell them individually!) which take out that play.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
My clicking continued after doing this and I had the suspension looked at, new lower arms fitted under warranty, but it still clicks and feels like it's the rack or lower in the column.
So I am also wondering if the OP got it sorted.
Ho hum, almost time for a service so will toddle off to have it looked at.
HI, I still have the noise....! It was in for an MOT and the guys at AM works in Newport Pagnell suggested it was the roll bar bushes needing a bit of graphite (or grease) to alleviate the noise. I have been a tad busy so the car has only done about 700 miles since the original post (criminal, I know) and I was out in it for a run yesterday and it now sounds like the brake backing plate has come loose, so I WILL finally get it up and spend some time working out what is wrong with it. I will keep you posted.
Chris
Chris
If it's a rattling air bag it's fairly easy to pinpoint, just sit in the car and lightly bring your fist down on the rim of the wheel a few times, you'll hear it.
That's how I found it on mine, for all the world mine felt and sounded like slight play in the steering or suspension joints somewhere, but it was in fact a simple fix of 2 plastic sleeves priced at something like a fiver, as mentioned above, and a DIY fitting time of less than 5 minutes.
That's how I found it on mine, for all the world mine felt and sounded like slight play in the steering or suspension joints somewhere, but it was in fact a simple fix of 2 plastic sleeves priced at something like a fiver, as mentioned above, and a DIY fitting time of less than 5 minutes.
I had the same issue in my 2015 V8GT. At first the dealer thought it was the clock spring (airbag), but replacing that didn't solve the problem. Next, they found that a sensor was misaligned. They readjusted the sensor and the clicking sound and feel was gone. Been perfect since the adjustment. I don't know what "sensor" they were referring to, unfortunately.
EvolutionChris said:
HI, I still have the noise....! It was in for an MOT and the guys at AM works in Newport Pagnell suggested it was the roll bar bushes needing a bit of graphite (or grease) to alleviate the noise. I have been a tad busy so the car has only done about 700 miles since the original post (criminal, I know) and I was out in it for a run yesterday and it now sounds like the brake backing plate has come loose, so I WILL finally get it up and spend some time working out what is wrong with it. I will keep you posted.
Chris
Thanks for the update Chris.Chris
MY09 started doing the same thing last summer and I couldn't find where it was coming from, sounded like a little metallic sound coming from the front wheels, it was a lot more obvious in an indoor parking garage while turning. One side was more pronounced than the other, I took the entire braking calipers, pads and disc out of the car cleaned everything, regreased the sliders and put everything back and the noise is gone now for nearly 6 months. Not sure what it was but it is better now so no questions asked from me. Hope this help
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