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Old 08-18-2009, 08:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Knock in the (steering) wheel
When I start my car I notice what seems to be a surge in the power steering and a knock that seems to be coming from the steering shaft? What's the deal the car has only 150 miles on it.

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Anti-lock brakes self check first thing after the car starts.

Noise when you first start the car post #5.
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how about the knock in the shaft? thanx
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how about the knock in the shaft? thanx
Ah, the steering wheel. Don't have power steering but maybe this will help: Front-End Clunk
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Can you describe the issue in greater detail? When exactly do you notice the knock? Is the car stopped or moving? Does it happen every single time, or only occasionally?
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everytime i go over a bump or dip. thankx
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New 451, get thee to the dealership!
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New 451, get thee to the dealership!
Concur... it doesn't sound healthy to me. Let the dealer figure it out.
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