Chatter/Knocking sounds when turning? -05 STI

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05-12-2005, 08:59 PM

mrhu

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Chatter/Knocking sounds when turning? -05 STI

Howdy folks, couldn't find anything that covers this.

Every now and then, coming from a stop with the wheel turned left or right, I will get a chatter from below the car as if something is knocking or caught. This does not happen in any gear, just in 1st from a stop. Even happened the other night as I crept onto my driveway!

Anyone else experience this? I heard it could be my diff kicking in, but all 4 wheels are planted on solid surface? Please let me know..thanks.

08-02-2005, 12:06 AM

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Dude .....my 04 Sti Does The Same Thing It Scares The Crap Out Of Me ....dosent Do It All The Time Though.

08-02-2005, 12:20 AM

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Does it only happen with the steering wheel turned all the way to left or right lock? If so, what happens if you back off the wheel a bit?

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08-02-2005, 03:56 AM

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Just a guess here, but that sounds like a diff issue.

08-07-2005, 02:43 AM

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is the steering wheel turned like wingless wonder suggested when this noise appears?

08-07-2005, 03:39 PM

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it only happens when the wheel is turned more than 90 degrees, from a stand still. It NEVER happens when the car is already rolling above 10MPH.

I'm noticing another noise coming from below the car, mainly after I installed a vishnu turboback. My suby makes noises. =P

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Does it only happen with the steering wheel turned all the way to left or right lock? If so, what happens if you back off the wheel a bit?

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08-07-2005, 06:52 PM

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Mine knocks, too, right underneath my seat after I installed my dp...I just need to adjust the downpipe cuz it's riding too close to the transmission crossmember and when I turn the wheel a ways or turn the ignition off it chatters.