Clicking type noise from steering column (1 Viewer)

[Dr Gil]

Out of no where, I started to hear a clicking type sound from the steering column, under the dash, inside the clamshell. Almost sounds like a relay clicking sound. I can reproduce the sound turning the steering wheel a half turn to the right only.

Took off clamshell, looked under the dashboard and couldn’t see anything that looks out of the ordinary or obvious that would explain the sound.

Without taking out center hub and wiring, any ideas what sound could be?

No impairment, no restriction, of the steering at all.

 

[nagrom46]

I have something similar. I believe it’s the clock spring.

 

[Dr Gil]

I have something similar. I believe it’s the clock spring.

You may be onto something there. It does sound like a clock spring. Did you resolve this? Are there any safety issues if I don’t get that fixed right away?

 

[nagrom46]

You may be onto something there. It does sound like a clock spring. Did you resolve this? Are there any safety issues if I don’t get that fixed right away?

I haven’t opened it up again to inspect. It’s on the very long to-do list. Started clicking after I replaced the steering wheel which required airbag removal.

Airbag may not operate as intended if clockspring is impaired. That’s my understanding anyway.