Hyundai i30 Steering Knock – Gold Coast
Do you have a hyundai i30 with a steering knock or clunk? Issues with the steering can occur when components experience wear and tear. The good news is you don’t have to go back to the dealer to have the steering knock fixed. We can look after your Hyundai steering problems at our workshop on the Gold Coast.
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The Hyundai i30 steering knock is a very common problem in these models and unfortunately it tends to happen just outside the warranty period. Wear and tear of a tiny part inside the power steering is most commonly the cause of the knocking or clunking sound. In some cases, issues with the steering rack may also contribute to the knocking or clunking sound. We have found this common on FD models and now the later GD models too!
The good news is that you don’t have to go back to the dealer to have the steering knock fixed! Thankfully we can look after your Hyundai steering wheel problems, including repairs or replacement, at our mechanic workshop in Ashmore on the Gold Coast.
We are experts in this area and carry out this repair on a weekly basis. We always have the parts in stock.
While we can fix the Hyundai steering knock for customers within driving distance of the Gold Coast, we get enquiries about this repair from all over Australia!
It’s a large job but we are experts in this repair and make sure your Hyundai comes back to you neat and tidy. You’ll never know we had the dashboard apart!
How the Hyundai i30 steering knock is fixed
It’s quite an involved job to fix the Hyundai i30 steering knock and will usually be completed within 3 hours. While the process takes some time due to the location of the part, the necessary replacement parts are cheap, just a little plastic bush called the ‘spyder bush’.
Power steering in the Hyundai is different to what most people are familiar with. There is an electric motor attached to the steering column which gives the power steering assistance.
After wearing out and losing its gears / teeth (which stop it from meshing) the plastic star shaped bush tends to fail. As a result, this creates the hideous knocking or knock noise. If left for too long we have seen the gear on the power steering motor wear out too.
In some instances we have also seen the electric steering unit joint have problems but this isn’t as common. The joint is very quick to replace, especially once the steering column has been removed – similar to the plastic bush.
It’s best to have this repair carried out as soon as possible after you hear the knock noise, otherwise it can cause other issues with the steering column which makes repairs a lot more costly.
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Causes of the Steering Knock
The steering knock in the Hyundai i30 is usually caused by wear and tear on the power steering system. The plastic star-shaped bush, which is a critical component of the power steering system, can deteriorate over time, leading to a loss of gears and teeth. This can cause the knocking or clunking noise that is characteristic of this issue. In some cases, the electric steering unit joint can also be a contributing factor, although this is less common. If left unchecked, the problem can lead to more serious issues, including complete steering column replacement.
Benefits of Our Repair Service
Our repair service for the Hyundai i30 steering knock offers several benefits, including:
- Fast and efficient repair: Our experienced mechanics will complete the repair within a few hours, minimising downtime and getting you back on the road quickly.
- High-quality parts: We use only high-quality parts, including the plastic star-shaped bush, to ensure that your vehicle is restored to its original condition.
- Specialist scan tools: We use specialist scan tools to recalibrate the steering electronics, ensuring that your vehicle is running smoothly and safely.
By choosing our repair service, you can rest assured that your Hyundai i30 is in good hands. Our experienced mechanics will work efficiently and effectively to diagnose and repair the problem, getting you back on the road quickly and safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
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After wearing out and losing its gears or teeth (which stop it from meshing) the plastic star-shaped bush tends to fail. As a result, this creates the hideous knocking or clunking noise.
It’s a relatively involved job to fix the Hyundai i30 steering knock and will usually be completed within 3 hours.
This isn’t a repair that I would recommend to have go at yourself. Once the bush has been replaced the the steering column has been put back together, the ESP will usually illuminate. This happens due to the fact that the steering electronics will need to be reset / recalibrated with a specialist scan tool – which fortunately we have at our workshop. There has been some instances have damaged the gear on the EPS column which has resulted in a complete steering column replacement.
It’s best to have this repair carried out as soon as possible after you hear the knock noise. Otherwise it can cause other issues with the steering column which makes things alot more costly.
- We have had instances where the power steering motor has failed causing there to be no Power Steering assistance. In these cases we have had to replace the complete steering column assembly. Due to the high volume of faulty second-hand units in circulation we only recommend new parts in this instance.
- We have also had vehicles that have presented a noise after the replacement of the steering column bush. Each of these vehicles had repairs carried out at other workshops and all were found to have either a faulty airbag clock spring due to incorrect fitment of the airbag clock spring itself and another had a noisy steering motor which appeared to have been lined up incorrectly on re installation.
When you are choosing a Gold Coast mechanic to carry out this repair for you, please ensure they have some experience in these.
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