Mechanical sound after cold start

[evgeni432]

yeah, my first gear is occasionally difficult to engage but it's getting better as it gears worn in a bit, some times it'll slot straight in really nicely.
Same with second at times it'll be a right bitch, usually when i really don't want it to be both are getting better though

Night Flight, i noticed you had a few problems with noises in you steering column, can you tell me a bit about them?, i have some noises too, like cracks from plastic.

 

[nightflight]

yeah, mine's a squeaking noise when i go over bumpy or potholed roads (most roads in sheffield) definitely not a cracking noise though.

I had it looked at a fortnight ago and the mechanic adjusted the cowling (i assume that's the plastic cover round the steering column?) and it stopped for a bit, but it's back now. Gonna get it back in because the squeak makes it feel like a really old car when it's not, it's 3 months old.

At a guess i'd say yours is a similar problem to mine, but whereas mine is just rubbing and squeaking along the joins, yours is flexing and cracking?

 

[evgeni432]

No mate, the same...squeaking annoying sound. like when you rub your finger on a plastic.
so the problem is in the metal parts or plastic covering?

 

[nightflight]

i think it's the plastic.

When it starts, put your hand through the top of the steering wheel and pull backwards on the top of the cover (there's a raised section you can get a grip on) and that should stop it if it's the problem i had

 

[evgeni432]

Thanks mate, I'll try that one...

 

[evgeni432]

i think it's the plastic.

When it starts, put your hand through the top of the steering wheel and pull backwards on the top of the cover (there's a raised section you can get a grip on) and that should stop it if it's the problem i had

Nope, not working... the squeaking is coming further in the dash, behind the figures.

Does any body know how to remove the silver trim?

 

[evgeni432]

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