grinding steering noise when turning wheel sharply

thekin367 · 01-20-2012, 06:55 AM

When I make a tight turn (pull into a parking space, out of my driveway) I hear a grinding/crunching/crinkling noise, like the steering is struggling, almost stretching, once I turn my wheel about 80-90% to full turn. It only seems to happen the first 15 minutes or so that I am driving. Can anyone help me diagnose?

Gingerbread man · 01-20-2012, 01:20 PM

You're low on steering fluid.

lyleswk · 01-20-2012, 03:13 PM

...and maybe have a leak...

mosipovi · 01-21-2012, 12:04 PM

Its most likely your power steering. If you have the steering wheel all the way to the left or right for longer than 15 seconds it starts to make a noise? look at your owners manuel for details

When I make a tight turn (pull into a parking space, out of my driveway) I hear a grinding/crunching/crinkling noise, like the steering is struggling, almost stretching, once I turn my wheel about 80-90% to full turn. It only seems to happen the first 15 minutes or so that I am driving. Can anyone help me diagnose?[/quote]

Gingerbread man · 01-21-2012, 11:31 PM

True, it could be a leak. Just top it up for now and if it happens again, then start looking for a leak.

ezveedub · 01-22-2012, 01:11 AM

Could also be a bad CV joint from a torn CV boot. If so, it needs to be replaced, since its now making noise from a lack of lubrication.

Ritz · 01-22-2012, 12:42 PM

My vote is for a failing CV joint (likely one of the outers) on the front. You can get new axle assemblies (with new CV joints) for about $100 per side if that turns out to be the problem.

Best,

01-20-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
Gingerbread man AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,094	You're low on steering fluid. __________________ '02 B6 A4, 1.8TQMS, denim blue '07 997.1 C2S, basalt black

01-21-2012, 11:31 PM	#5
Gingerbread man AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,094	True, it could be a leak. Just top it up for now and if it happens again, then start looking for a leak. __________________ '02 B6 A4, 1.8TQMS, denim blue '07 997.1 C2S, basalt black

01-22-2012, 12:42 PM	#7
Ritz AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 5,148	My vote is for a failing CV joint (likely one of the outers) on the front. You can get new axle assemblies (with new CV joints) for about $100 per side if that turns out to be the problem. Best, __________________ --- 2002 A4 1.8TQM mod-free at the moment (gotta deal with that) Formerly...2001 A6 2.7T quattro 6sp w/GIAC X Before that...1999 A4 1.8T 5sp w/lots o mods

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01-20-2012, 03:13 PM	#3
lyleswk AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 1,663	...and maybe have a leak...

01-21-2012, 12:04 PM	#4
mosipovi AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Its most likely your power steering. If you have the steering wheel all the way to the left or right for longer than 15 seconds it starts to make a noise? look at your owners manuel for details When I make a tight turn (pull into a parking space, out of my driveway) I hear a grinding/crunching/crinkling noise, like the steering is struggling, almost stretching, once I turn my wheel about 80-90% to full turn. It only seems to happen the first 15 minutes or so that I am driving. Can anyone help me diagnose?[/quote]

01-22-2012, 01:11 AM	#6
ezveedub AudiWorld Senior Member 2012 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 812	Could also be a bad CV joint from a torn CV boot. If so, it needs to be replaced, since its now making noise from a lack of lubrication.