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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Async on 15 August 2003, 18:16

Title: Steering
Post by: Async on 15 August 2003, 18:16

Hi, I was parking my car earlier and I noticed a grinding noise on my steering, it sounded like sandpaper rubbing??? Does anyone know what that could be, any help appreciated :'( :'(

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: sherbert on 17 August 2003, 16:16

What year and valves is your mk3?

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: Async on 18 August 2003, 10:19

8 Valve, 1996

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: sherbert on 18 August 2003, 11:47

yeah, i have the same sound when turning at low speed and using alot of lock. On my old 8valve the power sterring noise was really noticable but on my 16valve the power steering noise isnt there so i thought the sandpaper sound was it but it does sound like something rubbing within the steering wheel. I dont think its to much of a problem.

if you find out anymore let me know.

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: golfvr6 on 31 August 2003, 11:38

Worn top suspension mounts.

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: richandhazel on 01 September 2003, 00:10

Fluid level? On my Audi the level hasn't got to drop too much for it to start making a 'groaning' noise.

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: Glen on 03 September 2003, 23:55

Yup I had it it, it was the plastic casing next to the ignition key rubbing against the steering wheel dont know what had got in there but it soon went away, like RichandHazel say if it was the fluid it would make more of a loud yawning sound, try some grease or oil around the steering wheel mount.
Rubbish and dust fall in there all the time it goes away.

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: sherbert on 05 September 2003, 10:03

Cheers glen, i'll look into it ;)

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: Async on 05 September 2003, 10:13

Yeah I sprayed a touch of WD40, worked a treat but I will check the steering fluid.

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 05 September 2003, 11:58

My fluid levels were responsible for the yawning noise on my 96 8v

Title: Re:Steering
Post by: golfvr6 on 07 September 2003, 17:50

Could be a worn pump.