Master Apex
09-09-2008, 12:53 AM
There is a "creak" noise whenever I turn my steering wheel under the following conditions:
- 1) Whenever I turn the steering wheel lock to lock (all the way to the right and then all the way to the left) , particularly when turning to the right. Only repeatable once or twice then I have to move the car and stop again before repeating. The noise get easily masked by engine and exhaust sounds so I did it with the car idle and stop.
-2) Cruise straight slowly (<30mph, reduce wind noise), shift to neutral ( reduce engine/exhaust sound), make a quick right turn. Very repeatable.
Took it to local Honda dealer but as soon as they see my KW coilover, they said it was the KW that makes noise.
I don't believe it since KW coilover has been there for 7k miles and this noise is showing lately after I spun out during track event.
Any idea on how to look for the noise source?
Thanks.
- 1) Whenever I turn the steering wheel lock to lock (all the way to the right and then all the way to the left) , particularly when turning to the right. Only repeatable once or twice then I have to move the car and stop again before repeating. The noise get easily masked by engine and exhaust sounds so I did it with the car idle and stop.
-2) Cruise straight slowly (<30mph, reduce wind noise), shift to neutral ( reduce engine/exhaust sound), make a quick right turn. Very repeatable.
Took it to local Honda dealer but as soon as they see my KW coilover, they said it was the KW that makes noise.
I don't believe it since KW coilover has been there for 7k miles and this noise is showing lately after I spun out during track event.
Any idea on how to look for the noise source?
Thanks.