Okita240

Not to confuse this with the engine knocking... but my steering wheel makes a knocking sound at parking lot/stopped speed when moving the steering wheel slightly to the left or right. So if I jiggle the steering wheel, it'll be making a "knock knock knock" sound. Does anyone else have this issue?

I just got my 2011 G37S and I don't remember my old 07' G35 doing this so I'm a little bummed out.

I bet I won't be able to reproduce it at the dealer either...

ozzypriest

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That is not normal. Just get it checked out. If you think you can't reproduce, get a video of the noise for the dealer's viewing pleasure. I've found that works wonders in some cases (for me) where the issue is hard to reproduce - I just carried around my trusty minidv cam, and when the issue popped up, I grabbed some quick audio/video proof.

eksigned

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yeah, that for sure isn't normal. i would think that it's a steering rack problem, but you're describing it as a knock from a jiggle??? eek...sorry guy, can't help ya there . i definitely feel for ya though...my clutch assembly was swapped out within the first 3 months of owning my 2010, because the flywheel was seated incorrectly.

zoner

sounds like it needs to go to dealer ASAP. good luck with it.

Okita240

crap, thanks for the input! I'm gonna go make a call.

VtecVQ

Okita240: I have the same problem. I had a 2007 G35s sedan, and I just got a new 2011 G37s sedan. I'm experiencing a steering wheel problem where if you move it to the left/right, you get a clicking noise. Then if I go over speed bumps, the steering wheel actually feels loose like up and down loose.

I took it to the dealer after having the car for 2 weeks. They kept my car for 3 days, ordered a new rack for my car, installed, and aligned. But now, about two months later, it has returned. It's not as bad as the first time, but it's getting annoying.

Have you been able to resolve anything?

Thanks!

RISKY GUY

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Just had my rack & pinion,with new steering column.
Was explained to me that the teeth on the inside of the rack go bad from potholes.
Especially x models because of the front axle are more likley to have an issue.
Thank god for the warranty.
7k in parts / labor.

VtecVQ

Did your dealer say there was a TSB? I had a new rack installed too but now a month later it's coming back. I hope you will be better off than me. But I really want a fix fast!

Dj1ofDet

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Are folks still having problems with this issue? I thought it was just me until I stumbled across this thread. I'll be sending my car in for service asap!

Dj1ofDet

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FYI, dealer just replaced the clock spring under warranty. I'm only 8k into the vehicle!

2011G37JOHNBEST

I had mine only for less than 1500 miles, I noticed this problem but not too loud, should I bring my car in for service? Please advise w3hat exactly should I say to the dealer to have them directly impact the problem and have it resolved? since I will be reproducing the problem at the dealer?

Dj1ofDet

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I merely had the service advisor sit in the drivers seat while I duplicated the issue. After the repair I spoke with my uncle who does service for Ford at their corporate office. Apparently clock spring replacement on a new vehicle isn't that out of the ordinary.

cardevices

Hello DJ1, can you help me? I have the same problem on my G37 2011 6 MT, with 1600 miles. The problem is that I'm outside the US, I exported the car. Most likely I will have to buy the faulty part and repleace it by myself.
Do you know if the problem is really solved or are they just changing parts to see if it goes out?
can you tell me exactly what part they changed to you?
Thankyou
Andres

Dj1ofDet

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So far I think they're just changing parts out since my service advisor said to call him if the sound comes back. Now my uncle with 30+ years of experience said clock springs making noise in new cars isn't a rare occasion, but who knows it could be something else.

cardevices

Thankyou, please let me know thru this way when you know for sure what was the final solution to it.
Andres