Steering Rattle ?

Extraze · 09-13-2003, 11:45 PM

Just noticed that when i take a corner "slightly faster than usual" and hit a bump or uneven surface during the turn... there is a weird noise and rattle that can be felt in the steering wheel. its hard to explain ...

this might sound funny ... but if you want to listen exactly to what it sounds like ... simply take a plastic ruller, leaving 3/4 of it on a desk, and slapping the 1/4 that isnt touching the desk. it sounds exactly like that ...

any ideas on the cause of this ??

thanks

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Zoso · 09-14-2003, 12:10 AM

Wow I thought I was wierd!

Seriously though, I haven't noticed anything like this. I do notice when I'm going around a turn fast and hit a bump the front wheels will start to spin faster than the rears and the car feels a little jerky for a second until it evens out. I've found that different settings on the DCCD will alter that effect though. Are you talking about that?

RichQY · 09-14-2003, 12:14 AM

suretrac lsd?

Zoso · 09-14-2003, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichQY
suretrac lsd?

Any idea why it would do that though?

Extraze · 09-14-2003, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichQY
suretrac lsd?

hmmm... could be the lsd ...

i'll try taking a videoclip today to let you guys know what im talking about.

i will also play around with the dccd to see if it changes something

rich728 · 09-14-2003, 11:56 AM

Same thing here! Only on uneven or rocky surfaces. It goes away right when things even out.

RichQY · 09-14-2003, 01:14 PM

i ve never took it to a rocky surface.

been on some bad streets tho.. i immediately slowed down and didn't notice anything.

only on 2 occasions where i was pulling into a parking area, the entrance had a very steep rise and followed by a ditch.. i heard noises coming out from the steering, but i assumed that was natural

gills · 09-14-2003, 02:38 PM

I notice it all the time and actually posted about this in June.
Member Glenn Wallace mentioned that it was the suretrac making the noise. I question if it really is that. Sounds more like there's something loose.

WRXBob · 09-14-2003, 04:34 PM

My 02 WRX does this too. Rattling when turns on bumpy surface. I never found out why.

Extraze · 09-14-2003, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gills
I notice it all the time and actually posted about this in June.
Member Glenn Wallace mentioned that it was the suretrac making the noise. I question if it really is that. Sounds more like there's something loose.

i totally agree ... it really doesnt sound like a diff sound ... it feels and sounds like its comming from a suspension component. im no expert though, so i could be wrong here.

SportyBry · 09-15-2003, 12:34 AM

I haven't noticed that, but I do get an annoying buzzing noise
sometimes while cruising. I found out that it was the cruise
control lever, as when I touch it lightly the noise stops.

Anyone else find this ?

-Sporty

MikeRambot[KaM] · 09-15-2003, 10:26 PM

I found the same thing with my STi, when taking a ramp with uneven surface, divider etc, I can hear a clunk and some disconnected feeling in stering wheel, don't know what it is thou

ha-evolution · 09-15-2003, 10:32 PM

I have the same clunk. It's not because of the mac strut is it?

munkis · 09-16-2003, 08:42 PM

this is a common 'problem' accross the subaru line.

Jay

poison · 09-17-2003, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WRXBob
My 02 WRX does this too. Rattling when turns on bumpy surface. I never found out why.

I have this exact problem/sound!!! I posted a question about this and got bogus replies. It is when hitting a bump or surface irregularity while in the middle of a turn AT SPEED, most often whipping into a parking lot where the ramp is steep, or in the middle of a high speed sweeper where you might hit a recessed manhole cover.

The sound is a loose rattle that transfers through the steering wheel: I can definately feel it. It is not brakes, it might be suspention, but I suspect steering.

HELP!

CloNeGTS · 09-17-2003, 08:16 PM

Ditto! I asked the question of others before without a good reason for it.

I still don't like it...but at least it isn't an isolated condition.

Darwood · 09-17-2003, 09:45 PM

Are we talking about bump steer or just a noise?

poison · 09-18-2003, 09:37 AM

No, not bump steer. It doesn't pull the steering wheel, I just feel a rattle through the steering wheel like some suspension component is loose (kind of like if the tolerances were not to spec and there was unwanted movement between 2 parts).

Darwood · 09-18-2003, 03:12 PM

Ohh ok, I'll have to play with that some.

jv8 · 09-17-2004, 02:55 PM

Anybody figure this out yet?

Happens to me all the time.

Extraze · 09-17-2004, 04:39 PM

forgot about this thread...

i changed my steering rack bushings... it helped alot !

0260B4U · 09-17-2004, 11:21 PM

Funny, I put the whitelines in and never noticed it till I did it, very slight rattle when turning. Not over bumps but all the times. Just a slight shimmy in the wheel.

Extraze · 09-18-2004, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0260B4U

Funny, I put the whitelines in and never noticed it till I did it, very slight rattle when turning. Not over bumps but all the times. Just a slight shimmy in the wheel.

lol...

might be the endlinks then ... i changed the endlinks and the steering rack bushings at the same time... i figured the steering rack bushings would solve the steering rattle ... but it might be the endlinks ... or a combination of both.

rich728 · 09-19-2004, 12:54 AM

same here

fileone · 12-03-2004, 10:30 PM

I found what I called the "cricket" in the steering area. I found the buzing was coming from the cruise control button on the lever. Never had the buzz with the old cruise lever without the button on my MY03.

I put a piece of tape on it for now, but if anyone has a better solution I'd sure like to hear it.

09-13-2003, 11:45 PM	#1
Extraze Scooby Specialist Member#: 16980 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: QC, Canada	Steering Rattle ? Just noticed that when i take a corner "slightly faster than usual" and hit a bump or uneven surface during the turn... there is a weird noise and rattle that can be felt in the steering wheel. its hard to explain ... this might sound funny ... but if you want to listen exactly to what it sounds like ... simply take a plastic ruller, leaving 3/4 of it on a desk, and slapping the 1/4 that isnt touching the desk. it sounds exactly like that ... any ideas on the cause of this ?? thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-03-2004, 10:30 PM	#25
fileone Scooby Newbie Member#: 72022 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon WR Blue	Cruise Control Button I found what I called the "cricket" in the steering area. I found the buzing was coming from the cruise control button on the lever. Never had the buzz with the old cruise lever without the button on my MY03. I put a piece of tape on it for now, but if anyone has a better solution I'd sure like to hear it.

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09-14-2003, 12:10 AM	#2
Zoso Scooby Specialist Member#: 37962 Join Date: Jun 2003 Vehicle: 2006 CGM STI 2000 Outback & 05 BMW M3	Wow I thought I was wierd! Seriously though, I haven't noticed anything like this. I do notice when I'm going around a turn fast and hit a bump the front wheels will start to spin faster than the rears and the car feels a little jerky for a second until it evens out. I've found that different settings on the DCCD will alter that effect though. Are you talking about that?

09-14-2003, 12:14 AM	#3
RichQY Scooby Specialist Member#: 31948 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2004 STi Aspen White	suretrac lsd?

09-14-2003, 11:56 AM	#6
rich728 Scooby Specialist Member#: 40328 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: MiamiFL Pastelito Racing/SFSOC Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi BSP #728	Same thing here! Only on uneven or rocky surfaces. It goes away right when things even out.

09-14-2003, 01:14 PM	#7
RichQY Scooby Specialist Member#: 31948 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2004 STi Aspen White	i ve never took it to a rocky surface. been on some bad streets tho.. i immediately slowed down and didn't notice anything. only on 2 occasions where i was pulling into a parking area, the entrance had a very steep rise and followed by a ditch.. i heard noises coming out from the steering, but i assumed that was natural

09-14-2003, 02:38 PM	#8
gills Scooby Specialist Member#: 11316 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: 1988 E30S52 DD S14VQ35 & S13KA racecarzz	I notice it all the time and actually posted about this in June. Member Glenn Wallace mentioned that it was the suretrac making the noise. I question if it really is that. Sounds more like there's something loose.

09-14-2003, 04:34 PM	#9
WRXBob Scooby Specialist Member#: 12455 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA Vehicle: 02 WRX	My 02 WRX does this too. Rattling when turns on bumpy surface. I never found out why.

09-15-2003, 12:34 AM	#11
SportyBry Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 40648 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2004 STi Blue, of course	I haven't noticed that, but I do get an annoying buzzing noise sometimes while cruising. I found out that it was the cruise control lever, as when I touch it lightly the noise stops. Anyone else find this ? -Sporty

09-15-2003, 10:26 PM	#12
MikeRambot[KaM] Scooby Newbie Member#: 29831 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Homer Glen, Illinois	I found the same thing with my STi, when taking a ramp with uneven surface, divider etc, I can hear a clunk and some disconnected feeling in stering wheel, don't know what it is thou

09-15-2003, 10:32 PM	#13
ha-evolution Scooby Specialist Member#: 31556 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: EC, WI Vehicle: 2018 Type RA Black	I have the same clunk. It's not because of the mac strut is it?

09-16-2003, 08:42 PM	#14
munkis Scooby Guru Member#: 1847 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: brokenmotorsports.com Vehicle: Team Broken: V6 GF rallyarmor.com	this is a common 'problem' accross the subaru line. Jay

09-17-2003, 08:16 PM	#16
CloNeGTS Scooby Newbie Member#: 23341 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Vehicle: 04 Rex STi WRB/Gold	Ditto! I asked the question of others before without a good reason for it. I still don't like it...but at least it isn't an isolated condition.

09-17-2003, 09:45 PM	#17
Darwood Scooby Newbie Member#: 29669 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi White	Are we talking about bump steer or just a noise?

09-18-2003, 09:37 AM	#18
poison Scooby Specialist Member#: 37678 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC	No, not bump steer. It doesn't pull the steering wheel, I just feel a rattle through the steering wheel like some suspension component is loose (kind of like if the tolerances were not to spec and there was unwanted movement between 2 parts).

09-18-2003, 03:12 PM	#19
Darwood Scooby Newbie Member#: 29669 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi White	Ohh ok, I'll have to play with that some.

09-17-2004, 02:55 PM	#20
jv8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 47455 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi silver	Anybody figure this out yet? Happens to me all the time.

09-17-2004, 04:39 PM	#21
Extraze Scooby Specialist Member#: 16980 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: QC, Canada	forgot about this thread... i changed my steering rack bushings... it helped alot !

09-17-2004, 11:21 PM	#22
0260B4U Scooby Specialist Member#: 33249 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jax, FL. Riverside/Avondale Vehicle: 2003 WRX white	Funny, I put the whitelines in and never noticed it till I did it, very slight rattle when turning. Not over bumps but all the times. Just a slight shimmy in the wheel.

09-19-2004, 12:54 AM	#24
rich728 Scooby Specialist Member#: 40328 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: MiamiFL Pastelito Racing/SFSOC Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi BSP #728	same here