dimma02 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 A question,, When say reversing out of my driveway and I stop and turn the steering full to left or right I hear a grinding noise but only when at mega slow or stop speed!!! Steering is fine otherwise. Is this a symtom of the electric power system or maybe having 18' wheels, or something else wrong!! Anyone else have this. <font color="blue"> </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I don't hear any grinding noises on mine but could you post any pics of your Abt front lip please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg11eng Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 dimma, I have exactly the same fault. VW replaced the strut top mounts, but to no avail. I think it may be the spring rotating slightly in the cup on the suspension turret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemod Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Yea, I have the same. It sounds like a spring expanding/contracting noise. Only started it recently at about 6000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK5001 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 same here .... when the car get started.. but i feel that the sound is from the dashboard ... kind of plastic with plastic, may be is a differ one .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 i have the same prob - was supposed to be at the stealers today but didnt manage to get it there in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanie4 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 There is more info in a previous post called grouching noise, seems a lot of GTIs have this problem. I'm not sure if it's a 2006 build problem or if earlier GTIs have the same noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanuk Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Have same problem but it goes after a turn or two of the wheel. Sounds plastically rather than metalice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldoze Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Ok, had this problem for 2 weeks now and it was driving me crazy! so i booked it into VW Poole and got the mechanics to have a look at it this afternoon. the engineer came back after an hour with the car and said he could find nothing wrong, so i went out with him to demonstrate this horrible noise and guess what? it had gone!!! can you ***** believe it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 At the risk of speaking too soon I haven't so far after 2,500 miles had this problem on my 06 spec car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 ....Yes I can believe it! It's a well known phenomena called The Law Of Sod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiepointer Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I have this as well. Only when turning left. like you said grinding, creaking sound. Go's into dealer soon to replace head lining which i noticed was torn when picking up, so i'll get them to sort this out as well. Any idea's what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 i get a little grinding noise when i turn the wheel at rest. always just at the same position on the turn and only for about 10 degress of turn then it goes and on the following turn does the same again. will bring it up with my dealer when they collect it next tuesday. will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 power steering belt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 could be leman, will let you know what they say...sounds almost like metal or plastic on plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldoze Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 The engineer thinks it could be steering rack, he says he has replaced a few already on the mk5, in fact they are short on stock of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimma02 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Mine is a 06 spec car,, Indeed seems to be very common and mainly turning to left and at same point (degree). As the car seems fine driving, I will put up with it till its first service...Don't francy getting whole steering rack replaced in a car thats done 1500 miles only!!! Maybe its normal on a electric type steering........any ideas.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 If it's that common it must be a design fault, surely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 I think I've got this 'grinding' as well but until this thread brought this to my notice it wasn't something that I felt was a problem or which bothered me. Unfortunately you guys have got me listening for it now! It's not loud or alarming - Is it really a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 been to stealers today to get the lowdown on the mild grinding noise on the steering wheel. on mine its just noticable and a nice engineer chap who just happens to be called jason (what a wonderfull name ) said its the copper contacts against the metal ring making the noise and that theres not much they can do apart from applying some oil or grease somehow. its what makes the horn and the indicators ect function when you turn the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgolfdup Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 dito!!!06 cars seem to beproblem free!It definitely sonds like something is wrong woth the mechanical steering system!I'd get it checked out ASAP before the problem gets worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Hi allgolfdup - Long time no hear! - I think you got to the fundamental point: Is there something wrong and will it get worse? - That's what we need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 well i have just got back from the stealers - they reckon a new steering rack is in order and the car is safe to drive. I also asked them to have a look at the peely side trim and the boot rattling. well they are going to deal with the trim when it goes in for the steering rack, plus they aparrently fixed the boot. Well i can defo tell they looked at it!! The amount of white hand prints all over the leather seats, doors and exterior trim makes it bl00dy obvious! So all in all a good day was had by me esp after waiting an hour for their taxi that would be 5 mins this morning (that they were supposed to pay for), missing my meeting then having to get said taxi to take me to a cash point as the dealership didnt have an account and the dealer calling me up saying there is no problem until i explained again and to quote he said "oh, we were looking for another problem"! Not impressed - bromley time to perk your act up next time i go in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta_mo Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 My car has just been in for investigation for these very symptoms. It's now officially a problem which is being investigated by VW and dealers are being advised to to take no action until further instruction from Germany. It's apparently not a serious problem - fecking annoying though!!! To top it all, the courtesy car (1.9 Diesel Polo) conked out on me in the middle of rush hour traffic - turns out the previous user had filled it with petrol...amazed it got 23 miles before giving up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankit Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 [ QUOTE ] To top it all, the courtesy car (1.9 Diesel Polo) conked out on me in the middle of rush hour traffic - turns out the previous user had filled it with petrol...amazed it got 23 miles before giving up! [/ QUOTE ] Outstanding! I know we all spank and mistreat demo, hire, and courtesy cars, but petrol in an oil burner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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