Steering Wheel Click Sound

kumkeet · 12-08-2020, 07:55 PM

I recently have been hearing a very soft click/ tick sound coming from my steering column. When I drive very slowly, or when stationary, and I turn my steering wheel very slightly to the left and right, I hear one click when I turn each direction. No sound if I turn harder or more angle.

I have the stock adaptive dampers.

Doesn't sound like it's coming from the strut mounts. Seems like straight from the steering column.

I adjusted my telescopic position of the steering wheel, but don't think there are wires or anything in there that knock against the interior plastic, right?

Any idea what causes this?

kumkeet · 12-10-2020, 02:23 AM

If I don't fiddle with the steering wheel, some days, the sound is not there. But once I turn it left and right a few times, it will appear faintly again.

One of the mechanics told me it may be brake pads. But would the sound come up all the way to the steering column?

Hoping it's not suspension or struts cos it doesn't sound like it's coming from there.

kumkeet · 01-18-2021, 09:40 PM

Dealer couldn't really tell where the sound came from. Replaced the whole steering rack assembly. Sound still there. Good thing is... i have a brand new steering rack and pinion now. hahaha

After hearing some more, i think there is some cracking clicking sounds when i turn full lock to full lock. So may be the steering clock spring.

going in again to replace that. Hopefully will fix the issue.

12-08-2020, 07:55 PM	#1
kumkeet Private 45 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Steering Wheel Click Sound I recently have been hearing a very soft click/ tick sound coming from my steering column. When I drive very slowly, or when stationary, and I turn my steering wheel very slightly to the left and right, I hear one click when I turn each direction. No sound if I turn harder or more angle. I have the stock adaptive dampers. Doesn't sound like it's coming from the strut mounts. Seems like straight from the steering column. I adjusted my telescopic position of the steering wheel, but don't think there are wires or anything in there that knock against the interior plastic, right? Any idea what causes this?
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12-10-2020, 02:23 AM	#2
kumkeet Private 45 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	If I don't fiddle with the steering wheel, some days, the sound is not there. But once I turn it left and right a few times, it will appear faintly again. One of the mechanics told me it may be brake pads. But would the sound come up all the way to the steering column? Hoping it's not suspension or struts cos it doesn't sound like it's coming from there.
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01-18-2021, 09:40 PM	#3
kumkeet Private 45 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Dealer couldn't really tell where the sound came from. Replaced the whole steering rack assembly. Sound still there. Good thing is... i have a brand new steering rack and pinion now. hahaha After hearing some more, i think there is some cracking clicking sounds when i turn full lock to full lock. So may be the steering clock spring. going in again to replace that. Hopefully will fix the issue.
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