Clicking noise when turning steering wheel while stopped

Frozen Fractals · 09-08-2022, 05:15 PM

I'm having a clicking/clunking noise whenever I turn my steering wheel while stopped or moving very slowly (e.g. turning into a parking spot or garage). It sounds like it's coming from outside somewhere in the engine bay although you can hear it inside the cabin too. I believe it's coming from the steering rack assembly. It sounds like there's something loose that's causing the clicking/clunking sound. It happens more when it's hot outside or after driving the car a good bit (and it getting to operating temp). Any ideas?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...eZ?usp=sharing

Joe-BMW33 · 09-09-2022, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Frozen Fractals

I'm having a clicking/clunking noise whenever I turn my steering wheel while stopped or moving very slowly (e.g. turning into a parking spot or garage). It sounds like it's coming from outside somewhere in the engine bay although you can hear it inside the cabin too. I believe it's coming from the steering rack assembly. It sounds like there's something loose that's causing the clicking/clunking sound. It happens more when it's hot outside or after driving the car a good bit (and it getting to operating temp). Any ideas?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gtZ...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScB...ew?usp=sharing

Your videos won't load for me. Do you have spacers on the front wheels? See the attached Technical Service Bulletin. Just a shot.

Frozen Fractals · 09-09-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Your videos won't load for me. Do you have spacers on the front wheels? See the attached Technical Service Bulletin. Just a shot.

Updated the links. Hopefully they're visible now.

Thanks for the TSB. I read it and I don't think it's the issue as I hear the sound by moving the steering wheel really quickly back and forth when the car is stationary and even when it's off. Also, I don't have wheel spacers.

Mishevski · 02-09-2024, 11:45 AM

Hello, new here. Did you manage to solve the issue? I have the same cracking noise while turning the steering only right during standby or slow moving.

maDjzo · 02-09-2024, 02:14 PM

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Hello, new here. Did you manage to solve the issue? I have the same cracking noise while turning the steering only right during standby or slow moving.

Is it like a low pitched creaking sound? When turning wheel and backing up slowly let’s say?

Mishevski · 02-09-2024, 02:16 PM

Yes, same as on the video above. but only when you are stopped or very slowly moving.

maDjzo · 02-09-2024, 03:42 PM

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Yes, same as on the video above. but only when you are stopped or very slowly moving.

Gotcha, so it’s more of a tick or click. Ok never mind.

Neusser · 02-09-2024, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Frozen Fractals

I'm having a clicking/clunking noise whenever I turn my steering wheel while stopped or moving very slowly (e.g. turning into a parking spot or garage). It sounds like it's coming from outside somewhere in the engine bay although you can hear it inside the cabin too. I believe it's coming from the steering rack assembly. It sounds like there's something loose that's causing the clicking/clunking sound. It happens more when it's hot outside or after driving the car a good bit (and it getting to operating temp). Any ideas?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...eZ?usp=sharing

Likely the steering gear. A common issue on many German brands.

430Scud · 02-09-2024, 05:45 PM

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Likely the steering gear. A common issue on many German brands.

Actually for the G30, post #2 by Joe is the most likely culprit. The electric steering in the G30 is not known to be an issue, but on this forum and on Facebook forum, the friction rings seem to take care of the ticking from the front end on G30s.

Neusser · 02-10-2024, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 430Scud

Actually for the G30, post #2 by Joe is the most likely culprit. The electric steering in the G30 is not known to be an issue, but on this forum and on Facebook forum, the friction rings seem to take care of the ticking from the front end on G30s.

It's often a steering gear issue, and it is quite common. A useful video:

miba · 02-27-2024, 09:44 AM

Hi I got the same problem, only after 4 years and 80.000 km.

gasoline · 02-28-2024, 11:53 AM

It could be bad CV joints on front axle. It is said to be a typical symptom. I would check for leak of grease on it.

Mishevski · 03-11-2024, 08:53 AM

Issue solved. It was the steering wheel rack. It was changed completely with the electrical motor and issue disappeared.

arkhi · 03-11-2024, 09:22 AM

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Issue solved. It was the steering wheel rack. It was changed completely with the electrical motor and issue disappeared.

Oh wow. How much did thay cost? What were the labor hours?

Mishevski · 03-11-2024, 09:27 AM

I got it somehow covered under warranty, otherwise I was quoted from BMW for 3.6k with 4h of work labour.

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Mishevski Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 530e iPerformance Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Hello, new here. Did you manage to solve the issue? I have the same cracking noise while turning the steering only right during standby or slow moving.
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Mishevski Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 530e iPerformance Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Yes, same as on the video above. but only when you are stopped or very slowly moving.
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gasoline Private 36 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 530i Xdrive Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Ankara iTrader: (0)	It could be bad CV joints on front axle. It is said to be a typical symptom. I would check for leak of grease on it.
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Mishevski Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 530e iPerformance Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Issue solved. It was the steering wheel rack. It was changed completely with the electrical motor and issue disappeared. Attached Images
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Mishevski Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 530e iPerformance Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I got it somehow covered under warranty, otherwise I was quoted from BMW for 3.6k with 4h of work labour.
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