It sounds like I've got a woodpecker under the bonnet
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When I turn the steering wheel on my 2000 reg A6, there is a sound I can only describe as like a woodpecker which seems to come from under the dash/bonnet. There is no vibration transmitted to the steering wheel and the wheels turn in and out fine. I've checked the p/s fluid and that's fine.
Any ideas what it might be? If so, any idea on cost? Any help much appreciated.
Any ideas what it might be? If so, any idea on cost? Any help much appreciated.
Fimbo said:
When I turn the steering wheel on my 2000 reg A6, there is a sound I can only describe as like a woodpecker which seems to come from under the dash/bonnet. There is no vibration transmitted to the steering wheel and the wheels turn in and out fine. I've checked the p/s fluid and that's fine.
Any ideas what it might be? If so, any idea on cost? Any help much appreciated.
Any ideas what it might be? If so, any idea on cost? Any help much appreciated.
Standing still or driving along?
There is a series of ball bearings in the joint and basically as you drive the ball bearings get worn and the grease will gradually wear away so the ball bearings rattle.
Also if you kerb the car or send a shock through the wheel you can 'chip' a ball bearing and it will cause a clicking.
Also if you kerb the car or send a shock through the wheel you can 'chip' a ball bearing and it will cause a clicking.
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