Planet 9

**beach987** · #1 03-03-2009, 04:56 PM

I have a slight bump or clunk in my steering column when I turn it ever so slightly left or right. It isn't very loud, mainly I feel it. Anyone else experienced this. Didn't see anything in a previous thread. Thanks.

**engnr1** · #2 03-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by beach987

I have a slight bump or clunk in my steering column when I turn it ever so slightly left or right. It isn't very loud, mainly I feel it. Anyone else experienced this. Didn't see anything in a previous thread. Thanks.

I only get it when the car is cold and I am turning the wheel with the car standing still. It seems to be fairly common w/ 987's.....

**beach987** · #3 03-04-2009, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by engnr1

I only get it when the car is cold and I am turning the wheel with the car standing still. It seems to be fairly common w/ 987's.....

Mine happened when the car was warm but it was relatively cool out. Well, cool for Florida. It was in the mid 50's. Being from midwest, I understand that is not really cool.

I have a month left on my factory warranty. Should I have it checked out?

**engnr1** · #4 03-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Check out the FAQ section - "noise when reversing" actually covers this. It appears that other folks have a similar issue. Apparently an idiosyncrasy of the car.

CrownCityBoy · #5 03-04-2009, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by beach987

I have a month left on my factory warranty. Should I have it checked out?

I would, just to have it on their records that you suspected a problem before the warranty period expired. If the problem worsens at a later time, you can say it was a pre-existed problem and should be covered under warranty, even if the warranty has expired.

**beach987** · #6 03-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by CrownCityBoy

I would, just to have it on their records that you suspected a problem before the warranty period expired. If the problem worsens at a later time, you can say it was a pre-existed problem and should be covered under warranty, even if the warranty has expired.

Good advice. I am making an appointment for next week. It actually worsened today and only happens when the wheel is centered and it moves slightly to the right. Thanks.

blue_eyes · #7 03-14-2009, 07:16 PM

i had the same problem. Known defect. They had to re torque the steering knuckle (have no idea what that is). Easy fix. The problem is gone now,

**beach987** · #8 04-21-2009, 10:31 AM

Thanks, I'll have it checked out.