clunk in steering column - SRT Forums

Deezildennis · 09-03-2003, 08:48 PM

Anyone else have this? It seems if I pull a little on the steering wheel or push on it a little during everyday driving it clunks a little.

Weird.

generallee · 09-03-2003, 08:59 PM

I second that clunk. If anyone figures it out, let me know, I hate taking the car to the dealer.

srt4geezer · 09-03-2003, 10:35 PM

I have the same thing

icarus · 09-04-2003, 06:13 AM

same here.

I think someone had the column replaced a while back.

Controlled Chaos · 09-04-2003, 02:13 PM

Yeah the clunk is part of my life too. At first it didn't bother me but now its a little annoying.

SRT4ED · 09-04-2003, 09:01 PM

Well, even though I don't have a SRT, I can relate to your problem. Three weeks ago I had to take my car back to the dealer because of the same problem. First time I took it there the tech guy said: "it's the steering rack" I was like "ooh really...!" ( I was 100% positive it wasn't that, but car was under warranty) I even asked him if he checked the steering column but he said it wasn't necessary (truly amazing knowledge...)

So, a month later I had the same clunk / popping sound. Diagnostic: defective steering column - DUuuH!! Sometimes dealers make things harder and more frustrating. Five Stars Dealer my arse...

evo77 · 09-06-2003, 01:39 PM

I have it too! It gets annoying. I've been trying to pinpoint what causes it to "click" but it just seems to do it whenever. Turn right or left and you feel the "click". It doesn't do it all the time but at least a few times while I'm driving.

MyNewSRT · 09-26-2003, 07:20 PM

Let me join the clunk party.......

TURBO FREAK 03 · 09-28-2003, 10:57 PM

i have it also i got pissed and took it to the dealer within two mins. they agreed with me it was in the coulmn. they called dodge and got an ok to replace it and they want the old sent to engineering so they can locate the problem

Gramaloke · 09-28-2003, 10:57 PM

mine makes clicking noises when it rotates 360 degrees to the left
it does it however many times the wheel is turned, I'm about to kill!!!!

TURBO FREAK 03 · 09-28-2003, 10:59 PM

my post is supposed to say i took it to the dealer not that crap a wrote sorry

pap · 10-16-2003, 12:04 PM

I just had this problem fixed by the dealer. There is a TSB for it.

Here is what the Technician wrote:
"Check for noise. Found clicking noise. Check fot TSB performance TSB #19-007-02 seat lower steering column bearing (align reposition steering column components)"

What he wrote seems a little choppy. Basically you want the tec. to look up the TSB on it (#19-007-02)

good luck

cbanko · 10-16-2003, 12:27 PM

Had the same "clunk". Took to the dealer, tie-rod end loose, re-adjusted, re-tightened, "clunk" gone. Cheers.

x-tatik · 10-16-2003, 12:34 PM

I get it too now...I didnt have it the first time you asked me about it, but now I do.
I get it when I pull toward me slightly during driving from the top of the wheel. It is getting annoying.

Dennis, did you get my PM?

erac · 12-23-2003, 05:07 PM

Pap is right. I just had the same fix done on mine today. The clicking is gone.

09-03-2003, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deezildennis SRTforums Member Join Date: May 2003 Member Number: 936 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 1,572	clunk in steering column Anyone else have this? It seems if I pull a little on the steering wheel or push on it a little during everyday driving it clunks a little. Weird. __________________ 1997 f250 4x4 powerstroke diesel. Propane injected, 5" mandrel exhaust 4" downpipe, Injectors blah blah, and lots of other junk good for 390hp 790 ft lbs. 2003 Silver 03 srt-4 stock as a rock 1974 AMC Gremlin 401ci 2900 lbs and 375hp and 425ftlbs. Yeah it ought to scoot. Quote: Originally Posted by bigtommy83 You know what I think would be "cool beans"...stick your finger up your ass then stick it in your nose. Doesn't it smell intense?

09-03-2003, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
generallee SRTforums Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Member Number: 155 Location: Alsip, IL Posts: 1,053	I second that clunk. If anyone figures it out, let me know, I hate taking the car to the dealer. __________________ SRToc Member #19 CSC Founder

09-03-2003, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
srt4geezer SRTforums Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Member Number: 910 Location: CA Posts: 4,699	I have the same thing __________________ I listed the Government as a dependant on my taxes this year. Want health care? Get a better job or join the Military Socialism - Tax dollars at work for those that don't. Work harder, millions of people on welfare are depending on you.

09-04-2003, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
SRT4ED SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Member Number: 537 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 416	Well, even though I don't have a SRT, I can relate to your problem. Three weeks ago I had to take my car back to the dealer because of the same problem. First time I took it there the tech guy said: "it's the steering rack" I was like "ooh really...!" ( I was 100% positive it wasn't that, but car was under warranty) I even asked him if he checked the steering column but he said it wasn't necessary (truly amazing knowledge...) So, a month later I had the same clunk / popping sound. Diagnostic: defective steering column - DUuuH!! Sometimes dealers make things harder and more frustrating. Five Stars Dealer my arse... __________________ Real men don't shave their butts

09-06-2003, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
evo77 Forum Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Member Number: 1346 Location: Zion, IL Posts: 13,297	I have it too! It gets annoying. I've been trying to pinpoint what causes it to "click" but it just seems to do it whenever. Turn right or left and you feel the "click". It doesn't do it all the time but at least a few times while I'm driving. __________________ OLD: 2003 SRT-4 is gone... thanks for the good times. NEW: 2012 Chevy Cruze Eco... well, at least its still turbo right?

09-04-2003, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
icarus SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1486 Location: tampa Posts: 1,007	same here. I think someone had the column replaced a while back.

09-04-2003, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Controlled Chaos SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1836 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 304	Yeah the clunk is part of my life too. At first it didn't bother me but now its a little annoying.

09-26-2003, 07:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
MyNewSRT SRTforums Member Join Date: May 2003 Member Number: 1120 Posts: 27	Let me join the clunk party.......

09-28-2003, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
TURBO FREAK 03 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3605 Location: WASHINGTON CROS Posts: 356	i have it also i got pissed and took it to the dealer within two mins. they agreed with me it was in the coulmn. they called dodge and got an ok to replace it and they want the old sent to engineering so they can locate the problem __________________ "IF YOU CANT DODGE IT RAM IT" 4ADODGE Last edited by TURBO FREAK 03; 01-28-2004 at 12:55 PM.

09-28-2003, 10:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gramaloke SRTforums Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Member Number: 810 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 288	mine makes clicking noises when it rotates 360 degrees to the left it does it however many times the wheel is turned, I'm about to kill!!!! __________________

09-28-2003, 10:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
TURBO FREAK 03 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3605 Location: WASHINGTON CROS Posts: 356	my post is supposed to say i took it to the dealer not that crap a wrote sorry __________________ "IF YOU CANT DODGE IT RAM IT" 4ADODGE

10-16-2003, 12:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
pap SRTforums Member Join Date: May 2003 Member Number: 1015 Location: NJ Posts: 565	The Fix I just had this problem fixed by the dealer. There is a TSB for it. Here is what the Technician wrote: "Check for noise. Found clicking noise. Check fot TSB performance TSB #19-007-02 seat lower steering column bearing (align reposition steering column components)" What he wrote seems a little choppy. Basically you want the tec. to look up the TSB on it (#19-007-02) good luck Last edited by pap; 10-16-2003 at 12:06 PM.

10-16-2003, 12:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
cbanko SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Member Number: 3040 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 344	Had the same "clunk". Took to the dealer, tie-rod end loose, re-adjusted, re-tightened, "clunk" gone. Cheers. __________________ http://www.maperformance.com/

10-16-2003, 12:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
x-tatik SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 787 Location: Near St Louis Posts: 1,638	I get it too now...I didnt have it the first time you asked me about it, but now I do. I get it when I pull toward me slightly during driving from the top of the wheel. It is getting annoying. Dennis, did you get my PM?

12-23-2003, 05:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
erac SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Member Number: 5582 Location: Detroit Posts: 20	Pap is right. I just had the same fix done on mine today. The clicking is gone.

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