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Title: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest3865 on February 25, 2013, 03:56:34 PM

Hi
I hear a knocking noise when I turn my steering wheel to the left or right when I am driving very slowly :(

Did somebody have the same problem..

Thank you in advance!!!!!!

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest1521 on February 25, 2013, 05:05:20 PM

Don't have same problem but it could be a stuffed CV joint. What miles do you have?

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest2662 on February 25, 2013, 05:06:43 PM

it could be drive shaft knuckles only dose it on full lock then you hear a crack good luck hope its not that

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest3865 on February 25, 2013, 06:07:28 PM

170000 miles..
it can be repaired or i should replace??
any idea, how much is it going to cost me to have it replaced?

Thanks

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: Pine on February 25, 2013, 07:02:48 PM

170000 miles - that's amazing! 

Bound to be making a few strange noises at that mileage.

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest1521 on February 25, 2013, 07:31:27 PM

170,000 largely troublefree miles is no big deal with sympathetic driving and servicing to schedule. But at that mileage it's entirely possible your CV joint rubber gaiter is perished through and broken.

One possible source for a part http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/Honda_Jazz_CV%20Joint%20Kits.aspx
Genuine parts? Possibly. They claim a 1 year warranty.
Don't know labour time/cost - though it's not a big job.

This 2-minute video explains... other youtube videos might be even better.

If the rubber gaiter/boot is broken, a simple, easy, quick inspection will reveal it. Dirty grease around the rubber... the CV joint has lost its lube, heats up and wears out as the video explains.

A quick google 'noisy cv joint' will find forums and other useful youtube videos.

Even better, a garage workshop should be able to identify in minutes while you wait.

 

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: chrisc on February 26, 2013, 07:32:48 AM

If you visit a specialist CV repair shop as opposed to a regular workshop, they will diagnose it in a flash.  If the rubber boot gets damaged, either from wear and tear, or gets cut for some reason and the lubricant runs out, the noise you described follows quickly.  Judging from your comments and replies, I am 99% sure this is your problem.  CV joints cost around £30 and it is about 45 mins labour to remove and refit it.

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest3865 on February 28, 2013, 04:09:10 PM

Thanks a lot :)

Title: Re: Knocking noise in steering wheel when turning right or left
Post by: guest3865 on April 05, 2013, 09:55:39 AM

both front tyres were very bad so i changed the tyres, and now don't hear any noise while turning  :) .. don't know what was the problem. anyway its sorted now.. Thanks