Noisy steering rack.

[Jedimaster65]

Mine has started this kind of sudden bang on full lock at parking speed, - but only when reversing.

That's when I actually have the car (see "Cupra revving on it's own").

Mind you, I did hit a big, fat badger, dead centre at 60 Mph ! (Ouch !)

Now that was a BANG !

 

[hoooverman]

I noticed over the summer a really horrible creaking which appeared to be coming from my steering column, esp when going over any bumps. I did my own research (highly technical and scientific i tell you, mainly using my index finger and thumb) and i came to the conclusion it was the plastic over the dials. If i pushed on it firmly, it stopped for a little while. I also came to the conclusion it was when it was hot (i.e. been in sunlight)

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

 

[Jedimaster65]

Cupra Creek In Autocar this week !

The long term test on the Cupra at the back of this weeks autocar mag says that Seat can't solve the problem and it's normal for this model !???

That aint right !

 

[Marsden1002]

my 1.9tdi stylance has just started the noise, and is also booked in to be fixed on its 20k service.

 

[Chuckie]

My car was in for its 10K service last Friday, the stearing rack has been a bit on the noisy side (ie you could hear it) since the early days but even the wife had begun to notice it now.

Pointed it out to the dealer at the service and sure enough it needs replacing,
they also did a flash update on the ECU while it was in

Ch

 

[Mat138L]

my gti make's this noise and has done it from day one and it does it on both left and right lock, it just groans and creeks.getting it checked this week

 

[s3quence]

Mine is also doing it (turning left at very low speeds) I have only had the cupra 1 week from new!!!

 

[s3quence]

Mine is also doing it (turning left at very low speeds) I have only had the cupra 1 week from new!!!

Will this show as a fault on vagcom? also how long do they need to keep the car in if it is a new steering rack?

Also I have noticed that the gears are quite stiff to, prob unrelated but I need to take it the dealers

 

[s3quence]

Anyone else had this problem and a different resolution? Im prob gonna go the dealers tonight but dont really fancy having them replacing the steering rack after having the car just over a week!!

 

[Emm]

Booked in for investigation at dealers next week.

.....my Cupra has started emitting a creaking/groaning noise (presumably from the steering rack) when applying left hand lock.

It's most noticeable when low speed manoeuvring, i.e. parking.

 

[LC1980]

Just noticed mine is doing this when at low speeds, I.e parking or manovering round tight spots/ car parks when using full or almost full lock (Creaking noise). Had the car 5 weeks and 1300 miles so after reading through this will be paying a visit to the dealers for investigation. Sounds like a common fault.

 

[Mat138L]

mine has been in and they said its coming from the strut tops and not the rack and is back in for them doing,i will let you know if it sorts it.

 

[s3quence]

Took mine in yesterday, they ran it on the computer and said they need to send the information off as it is missing a "techinical note"?? Said they will call me with what head office recommend.

When i booked it in they did say "is it when turning left" when i said im getting a creaking noinse when turning so obv. its a prob they have dealt with before

 

[seat_lion]

i have the same issue only thing im wary of is do i really want to let my local dealer rip out my engine etc to fit a new steering rack, im just rather worried that im gonna get it back with more problems

 

[chrisboyle999]

steering rack replacement is a reasonable straight forward job. engine in!

 

[seat_lion]

ahh right i was under the impression to get to the rack it was an engine out job

althou straight forward or not i still dont trust many mechanics

 

[chrisboyle999]

ahh right i was under the impression to get to the rack it was an engine out job

althou straight forward or not i still dont trust many mechanics

i agree.
if its just a noise and not nothing is damaged or breaking down then some things are best left alone.

 

[seat_lion]

yeah was thinking the same but then knowing its there could get annoying

ill prolly leave it for time being and if it gets worse then take the plunge

 

[Emm]

Booked in for investigation at dealers next week.

Investigated and diagnosed as requiring a replacement rack.

Mechanic confirmed it's a common issue for Golfs and A3s too....

 

[Mat138L]

mines been in and had the strut top bearings changed and i think it solved it.