SpdLmtNA

So today, my tC was stopped, and I turned the steering wheel all the way to the left (to pimp park, ie: reverse park) and it would click at every quarter turn, from lock to lock. I was able to reproduce this on different surfaces, in and out of gear, etc. Any ideas?

BuddhasTC

the wheel was locking...when the car is turned off, it will lock when turned a little one way and you will hear a loud click

SpdLmtNA

What?! I dont think you really got what I was saying... I said, as I was turning, lock to lock... there was a clicking sound every quarter ...on the way from lock to lock

sciontc_mich

i think i posted this before with someone. but here goes again.

There is a cable assembly/cap thats part of the steering wheel/steering column. It is used, i believe, to turn off the turn signals when turning. That could be causing your noise when turning the steering wheel.

SpdLmtNA

^ I know what youre talking about... that wasnt it though.
This click click was in the wheels, not the steering wheel, plus, my turn signals were off. Any other ideas?

sciontc_mich

oh it's in the wheels.. sounds like the CV joints. does it make noise while you're moving and the wheels are turned?

SpdLmtNA

well it only happens "while" im turning the wheels to the left, moving or not. Weird huh?

Zoommair

Check your tie-rods, steering rack, and axles for any wear.

sciontc_mich

hmmm.. maybe you need to get under the car. well not where you can get crushed, but where you can hear the clicking. have someone turn the wheel and listen, see what side it's coming from.

SpdLmtNA

All fixed, damn plastic bags!

sciontc_mich

wait... You're saying that the noise was plastic bags on the underside of your car?

SpdLmtNA

no, it just twirled around and became a thick clump

sciontc_mich

oh so this clump was making all the noises? If so, glad you found the problem! always nice it's a simple fix!

toyotapilot

at least it was a cheap fix!