Small clunk noise when sharp turning wheel

Gucci · Aug 1st, 2012, 18:08

It only seems to happen lock to lock or round a very slow, tight mini roundabout... Perhaps on occasion over a speed bump. The clunk has a quiet reverberation too, can't determine if it's just on one side, but certainly happening up front.

Any thoughts?

Ninja59 · Aug 1st, 2012, 18:53

top mounts? i know mine when it was turned full lock to the right it would clunk only the once though and only on that side it did it constantly on that side everytime after a while.

Gucci · Aug 1st, 2012, 19:26

Interesting, is that one to get worse? What's the damage on that?

Ninja59 · Aug 1st, 2012, 19:43

it just got more constant everytime full lock, damage?

Gucci · Aug 1st, 2012, 19:49

Damage, as in to my wallet :-(( Just forked out for 4x new Bridgestone tyres!

Ninja59 · Aug 1st, 2012, 20:06

not sure mate done under warranty

dew1911 · Aug 1st, 2012, 20:27

Mine makes the same noise sometimes, might get it in before the Warrenty expires

SonyVaio · Aug 1st, 2012, 20:46

The top mounts and bottom rubbers do not cost a great deal, it is the labour charge that would be involved to do the job. You'd be looking at being charged at least an hour to do one side (probably 1.5hrs) if you are unable to do the job yourself that is.

It shouldn't really take more than about 40min a side in reality though. Perhaps taking the 1.5hrs for your first time. Although if there are complications and stubborn bolts then that can eat away time.

Daim I'm sure done a how 2 on this recently i think anyway but don't qote me on it.

mdsd · Aug 29th, 2012, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Gucci

It only seems to happen lock to lock or round a very slow, tight mini roundabout... Perhaps on occasion over a speed bump. The clunk has a quiet reverberation too, can't determine if it's just on one side, but certainly happening up front.

Any thoughts?

I've got a similar problem with my s40. A small clunking sound when driving slowly, turning (into my drive/corner) and driving over speed bumps. The car is almost 3 years old, still under warranty, and it has been going back to the garage to get this sorted believe it or not 7 times (it's going back to the garage this Friday, again!). I asked them for print-outs of all the work they’ve done (which freaked out the receptionist!) and I should scan and upload it here; it might help someone who understands more than me!

Gucci · Aug 31st, 2012, 13:45

Sounds ominous. They identified the top mounts being the issue. Due in to be fixed 4th Sept. Fingers crossed they nail it - sounds like an old van going over rough road

Aug 1st, 2012, 18:08	#1
Gucci R6000CH Last Online: Jan 18th, 2013 23:09 Join Date: May 2011 Location: London	Small clunk noise when sharp turning wheel It only seems to happen lock to lock or round a very slow, tight mini roundabout... Perhaps on occasion over a speed bump. The clunk has a quiet reverberation too, can't determine if it's just on one side, but certainly happening up front. Any thoughts? __________________ V50 R-Design Sport SE D5

Aug 1st, 2012, 19:26	#3
Gucci R6000CH Last Online: Jan 18th, 2013 23:09 Join Date: May 2011 Location: London	Interesting, is that one to get worse? What's the damage on that? __________________ V50 R-Design Sport SE D5

Aug 1st, 2012, 19:49	#5
Gucci R6000CH Last Online: Jan 18th, 2013 23:09 Join Date: May 2011 Location: London	Damage, as in to my wallet :-(( Just forked out for 4x new Bridgestone tyres! __________________ V50 R-Design Sport SE D5

Aug 31st, 2012, 13:45	#10
Gucci R6000CH Last Online: Jan 18th, 2013 23:09 Join Date: May 2011 Location: London	Sounds ominous. They identified the top mounts being the issue. Due in to be fixed 4th Sept. Fingers crossed they nail it - sounds like an old van going over rough road __________________ V50 R-Design Sport SE D5

Aug 1st, 2012, 18:53	#2
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	top mounts? i know mine when it was turned full lock to the right it would clunk only the once though and only on that side it did it constantly on that side everytime after a while.

Aug 1st, 2012, 19:43	#4
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	it just got more constant everytime full lock, damage?

Aug 1st, 2012, 20:06	#6
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	not sure mate done under warranty

Aug 1st, 2012, 20:27	#7
dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	Mine makes the same noise sometimes, might get it in before the Warrenty expires

Aug 1st, 2012, 20:46	#8
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	The top mounts and bottom rubbers do not cost a great deal, it is the labour charge that would be involved to do the job. You'd be looking at being charged at least an hour to do one side (probably 1.5hrs) if you are unable to do the job yourself that is. It shouldn't really take more than about 40min a side in reality though. Perhaps taking the 1.5hrs for your first time. Although if there are complications and stubborn bolts then that can eat away time. Daim I'm sure done a how 2 on this recently i think anyway but don't qote me on it.

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