Hi, i get a loud clicking sound when i turn my steering wheel, just one click in certain positions not a constant clicking, it's a 2001 325 coupe, can you help?
The steering column has universal joints in it and one might be worn out but that is unlikely. There is a spring loaded into the horn button that slides when you turn the wheel to allow it to remain in contact with a conducting plate. Something is probably wrong there and it's making a clicking noise. If you don't have an airbag then I suggest taking off the cover in the center of the wheel, removing the steering wheel bolt and looking under at horn mechnism to see if something is wrong, and while your at it look at the u-joints and make sure the wheel is not catching. Also, your flasher mechanism could be catching as well, like when you turn on your flasher and then turn the wheel, it pops back right... well that could also be a likely culprt. If you have an air-bag, take it to a garage, air-bags can kill if set off by accident. You can unscrew the plastic around the steering wheel and everything will be exposed and turn the wheel and this will allow you to locate the noise precisely. Again, if you have an air-bag take it to a pro, not worth the risk.
Testimonial: "I will have a look, don't want to set off airbag though, cheers"
Where does the sound come from at the steering wheel or down inside the car.
Testimonial: "Thank you i will try that"
Ok, Behind the Steering wheel is a device called a clock spring, this has two functions, it contains a ribbon wire which allows you to turn the wheel without snapping the wires that controls the Airbag and the horn, plus any other switches that maybe connected to your steering wheel. Secondly it cancels the indicators when you turn the wheel. disconnect the battery and then remove the centre of the steering wheel to get to the main bolt, disconnect the wires and remove the steering wheel. You will now be able to access the clock spring, turn the clock spring left or right no more than one turn and you should be able to see what is making the noise. Replace the broken part and install the steering wheel. WARNING Remember that removing the air bag should not be done with the battery connected as it can cause a deployment of the system. It should be done by a dealer. I hope this helps.
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It's coming from the steering wheel or just behind it
Steering wheel clicking or the clicking coming from the front of the car?
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