New Steering Rack for my (new) MkV GTI??

[DaveMack]

i have been getting a loud clunking noise when i accelerate, turn on full lock, brake hard (just as im coming to a stop) and reversing/ reversing and turning the wheels.

it almost seems like the sound is coming from under the gear shifter and i can often feel it through the floor.

if my car needs a new steering rack i will cut of my own leg and kick my car with it

Remember to get someone to video that Mark.

Dave

[zz2]

i tired to get a video last night on my phone but it didnt come out too well.

is it normal to get a clunking noise through the steering column when stationary and turning the wheel a few degrees in each direction? it does it too when moving but its not as obvious

[Man In Black (MIB)]

Success

Hi Guys,

had the steering rack replaced. There seems to be no adverse affect whatsoever. As hoped, the grinding noise is gone.

[sunbeam8dog]

Steering rack repalced

Had my steering rack replaced today under warranty. Car seems to be fine.

[Tim]

getting back to this thread.
My car was in for its 15,000km service today. Mentioned the steering groan and after inspecting it they have ordered a new steering rack for my car.

[pangy]

I have a grinding noise when I'm turning right, while you guys have experienced it turning left. Car goes in tomorrow (for a new aircon and a bunch of other stuff), and the dealer wants to replace suspension parts as per other cars in this thread.

I suspect that this won't fix and if this turns out to be right I guess I'll just have to take it back for a new steering rack/bushes/something else.

[jb747]

My R32 went in for its 30,000 km service last week. We had no issues for the dealer when it went in, but they picked up a problem with the rack and are going to replace it.

I must say that I continue to be very happy with my dealer, which seems contrary to many experiences. They gave the wife a Mk 6 Comfortline TDI 2.0 as a replacement whilst the car was being serviced. She quite liked it, though we'll be waiting for the new R...whenever that appears.

[Splashalot]

My GTI had the steering rack replaced under warranty ~6,000kms.

No issues whatsoever since - car drives like new.

Don't worry, be happy.

SS

Well, I've now done 18,000kms and the noise is back worse than ever. Dealer wants to replace strut-top bearings, but I'm not convinced - the sound is identical to last time, which turned out to be the steering rack.

[Satanstoenail]

seems GTIs dont like turning left.

So it seems they have more in common with Derek Zoolander than just being really really really good looking..?

[Satanstoenail]

You guys are a tough crowd.

[pangy]

So, the dealer replaced shock absorbers and top strut mounts. No noise...fingers crossed...maybe this is the same problem that you have? not the steering rack?

[Splashalot]

So, the dealer replaced shock absorbers and top strut mounts. No noise...fingers crossed...maybe this is the same problem that you have? not the steering rack?

Good to hear your noise has gone.

When they replaced the steering rack on mine the noise completely disappeared for ~10 months. The noise is now back and sounds identical to that caused by the faulty rack. I sincerely hope it is the bearings. Here's hoping....

[Guest212]

So it seems they have more in common with Derek Zoolander than just being really really really good looking..?

i lol'ed.

which is good because my GTI scares prospective buyers off with its groaning noises when steering (makes me angry)

going in next week for the steering which groans when turning left. hopefully they also fix the centre console which sounds like its about to fall off and after a long country drive I need to bring up why my car gets bouncy after about 30 min driving and starts crashing over bumps (front shocks are overheating and then begin to fade).

Pretty sure these vehicles, although well designed, are just not built for our conditions.

[Satanstoenail]

i lol'ed.

Thank God someone did.

[sixfootchoc]

Mine is in for 30kkm service today - Also has grinding sound when turning the steering wheel left from any position at low speed.