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Sorry, more questions to put my mind at ease with the recently bought car, and also so I can take advatnage of the warranty if needed.....
Creaking steering! Is this normal??
I've noticed that when I turn the steering wheel to the left or right when stationary I hear quite a loud creaking noise.
It doesn't happen if the car is moving, only when it is at a standstill.
If I only turn the wheel slightly it does not make the noise, it only happens when the steering is turned enough to make the actual wheels turn on the ground... so a turn of more than a few degrees.
I was sure I noticed this on my last A3, but now I'm not so sure.
I can only describe the noise as a creak, and first of all I though it might of been the tyres rubbing on the ground as it only happens when stationary.
I've also noticed that after driving for a while the noise stops, or quietens down considerably. (Warmed tyres, less friction???)
So can some of you tell me if you get this creaking noise also when turning your wheel at standstill.
Cheers. :icon_thumright:
Creaking steering! Is this normal??
I've noticed that when I turn the steering wheel to the left or right when stationary I hear quite a loud creaking noise.
It doesn't happen if the car is moving, only when it is at a standstill.
If I only turn the wheel slightly it does not make the noise, it only happens when the steering is turned enough to make the actual wheels turn on the ground... so a turn of more than a few degrees.
I was sure I noticed this on my last A3, but now I'm not so sure.
I can only describe the noise as a creak, and first of all I though it might of been the tyres rubbing on the ground as it only happens when stationary.
I've also noticed that after driving for a while the noise stops, or quietens down considerably. (Warmed tyres, less friction???)
So can some of you tell me if you get this creaking noise also when turning your wheel at standstill.
Cheers. :icon_thumright:
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