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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Bustwell on 04 August 2008, 19:34

Title: Cluncking when turning right.....UPDATE Now diagnosed
Post by: Bustwell on 04 August 2008, 19:34
Hmm....I am getting a cluncking / ticking noise when I turn right at slow speeds.  Been under the car to see if anything was loose but everything seems to be intact. 

Anyone else had this problem?

If I wasn't going on holiday this week I would have it up to the dealers but don't have the time until I get back.
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: SteveP on 04 August 2008, 19:36
Sounds like the normal steering rack issue.

Have a look here - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=32092.0
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: Bustwell on 04 August 2008, 22:16
Yeah that sounds as if it may be the problem.  Just as well I have extended warranty!!!
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 05 August 2008, 07:49
Hands up who managed successfully to get their steering racks replaced ?

Can anyone advise if the Technical Bulletin as detailed in the referenced post above is valid ? "the problem is on ELSA and its reference is 317/06"

I just know when I go to my local dealer they are going to deny all knowledge of the rack issue and they will undoubtedly refuse to accept that this reference is valid.....sorry... but I can just hear the conversation now.....so, are there any updates on this reference? can anyone check somehow on a system to determine validity and to save the pain and delay of dealing with a dealer in denial?

My car goes in for its pre mot check and the warranty runs out early next month so am keen to get as much replaced as possible, if its required of course. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: SteveP on 05 August 2008, 08:10
I had mine done on my old (05 Plate) GTI, the dealer took my description of the problem over the phone and ordered a new rack straight away, so it's must have been known to them.
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: jt1 on 05 August 2008, 12:55
I called into my dealers with the same problem, the car (05 plate gti) is booked in on th 12th to have the rack replaced on the extended warranty. :cool:
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: Top Cat on 05 August 2008, 13:08
JT1 did you get your map done, whats it like  :smiley:
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: jt1 on 05 August 2008, 13:30
JT1 did you get your map done, whats it like  :smiley:

Yeh got it done, feels superb realy smooth right thru the range just keeps pulling and pulling :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....
Post by: dan_apps on 05 August 2008, 13:45
mine is in on friday to get sorted (have read the other thread which was alot of help!) gona chance my arm and try and get the disks sorted too, as some of the other guys have had this done, they are gettin abit rusty now :embarassed: :sick:
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....UPDATE Also when going straight
Post by: Bustwell on 05 August 2008, 16:32
Right just had the missus on the phone saying it is now cluncking when traveling in a straight line.  Does this also happen when the steering rack is goosed?

Booked in on Thursday to be checked over.
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....UPDATE Also when going straight
Post by: Phil mcavity on 05 August 2008, 19:56
cv joint gone maybe??
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....UPDATE Also when going straight
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 06 August 2008, 10:14
Does anyone have a good relationship with their dealer? Can anyone advise on the validity of the Technical Bulletin number as above?
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....UPDATE Also when going straight
Post by: Bustwell on 06 August 2008, 16:27
cv joint gone maybe??

Thought I'd drop the car off at the dealer today as I wouldn't have time tomorrow.

30 mins after dropping it off I get a phone call to say it has been checked and road tested, it's the outer CV joint that is gone new one ordered and will be back on the road tomorrow.

Decent service I must say!
Title: Re: Cluncking when turning right.....UPDATE Now diagnosed
Post by: Phil mcavity on 06 August 2008, 16:30
Got it in one,  see i do know something!!  :wink:  glad she's all fixed up again!  :smiley: