Steering wheel Click, any ideas what this is?

blackrevolver · Apr 22nd, 2013, 22:50

I have this "click", its not a loud noise and I can't hear it from outside the car, its coming from within the steering wheel column and I can feel a very slight click/tap within the steering wheel when its turned (right or left) at very low speeds.

The steering feels fine, not tight or loose, just right.

Its a single click/tap, so when it happens, it won't reoccur for maybe a few seconds even if turning.

Like it rubs against something? or there is a point in the steering when a piece of metal or hard object taps against something.

Is there anything simple I can try, to try and find out what this is?

pookie · Apr 22nd, 2013, 23:49

Indicator switch cancelling mechanism?

Salut!

blackrevolver · Apr 23rd, 2013, 00:26

You mean thats faulty or normal? as it has only started happening recently and in the year and a bit i've had the car i've never had this click and its annoying!

Edit: and no my indicators aren't on , so its not the noise you get when it cancels.

Luxobarge · Apr 23rd, 2013, 10:57

There's a UJ down there somewhere I think, may be that?

blackrevolver · Apr 23rd, 2013, 12:22

Had a look on youtube and when i was doing the same thing with the steering column, i got the same noise as this (just not as loud when sitting in the cabin)

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTm0v...ature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE]

blackrevolver · Apr 23rd, 2013, 12:33

Also i got this from a mercedes forum

Quote:

Steering column faults appear to fall into three categories :-
1:- steering wheel can be moved slightly up and down and slightly from side to side . The fault is caused by insufficient compression on the bearing at the bottom of the jacket tube, the upper tube/sleeve through which the column runs which allows play at the steering wheel
2 Slight clicking when you turn the steering wheel left, right, this is not a problem and should not cause the car to fail in any way, including the MOT .
However it is annoying and can be over come by greasing/packing the spline which runs between the middle and lower sections of the column.
See the information below.
I have applied heavy grease to the spline on several occasions and it cures the clicking for a while, so I'm confident that the cause of the clicking is minute movement in the spline.
The spline plays no part in the steering aspect of the car it simply allows the column to be split into two parts for removal purposes.

blackrevolver · Apr 23rd, 2013, 12:34

Does that make sense? and if so do i need to worry about any safety aspect unless it gets worse?

Edit: spoke with a garage that someone recommended and am taking it in next Tuesday for them to inspect, so will update in case someone has similar problem.

Apr 22nd, 2013, 22:50	#1
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	Steering wheel Click, any ideas what this is? I have this "click", its not a loud noise and I can't hear it from outside the car, its coming from within the steering wheel column and I can feel a very slight click/tap within the steering wheel when its turned (right or left) at very low speeds. The steering feels fine, not tight or loose, just right. Its a single click/tap, so when it happens, it won't reoccur for maybe a few seconds even if turning. Like it rubs against something? or there is a point in the steering when a piece of metal or hard object taps against something. Is there anything simple I can try, to try and find out what this is?

Apr 22nd, 2013, 23:49	#2
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	Indicator switch cancelling mechanism? Salut! __________________ Growing old disgracefully

Apr 23rd, 2013, 00:26	#3
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	You mean thats faulty or normal? as it has only started happening recently and in the year and a bit i've had the car i've never had this click and its annoying! Edit: and no my indicators aren't on , so its not the noise you get when it cancels. Last edited by blackrevolver; Apr 23rd, 2013 at 00:29.

Apr 23rd, 2013, 10:57	#4
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:05 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	There's a UJ down there somewhere I think, may be that? __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Apr 23rd, 2013, 12:22	#5
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	Had a look on youtube and when i was doing the same thing with the steering column, i got the same noise as this (just not as loud when sitting in the cabin) [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTm0v...ature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE] Last edited by blackrevolver; Apr 23rd, 2013 at 12:28.

Apr 23rd, 2013, 12:34	#7
blackrevolver Premier Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland	Does that make sense? and if so do i need to worry about any safety aspect unless it gets worse? Edit: spoke with a garage that someone recommended and am taking it in next Tuesday for them to inspect, so will update in case someone has similar problem. Last edited by blackrevolver; Apr 23rd, 2013 at 13:04.

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