Jonanstee Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hey guys ive noticed over the past week or so my steering wheel vibrating a lot when going down the motorway. It used to do it ever so slightly but it feels a lot worse recently. You can see the whole thing shaking.聽 It only happens when accelerating and as soon as I release the pedal it's fine. any idea what could be causing this and how easy of a fix will it be? 聽 also.. 聽 when taking聽off from stationary I occasionally have a knocking noise from the back passenger side of the car. 聽It is pretty loud and feels like something is loose. It doesn't happen all the time though 聽any ideas on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace666 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I could only add that it sounds like it could be wheel balancing weights have gone astray or it could be a wheel bearing that needs replacing or at least attention. The knocking could be the rear bushes need replacing. 聽 That is where i would start any how. 聽 Regards Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie eastwood Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Rear knocking noise could be loose shield bolts or loose exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Jonanstee said: It only happens when accelerating and as soon as I release the pedal it's fine This doesn't sound like a normal wheel balance or tyre problem. I'd get the front suspension and driveshafts checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonanstee Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, eddie eastwood said: Rear knocking noise could be loose shield bolts or loose exhaust. Exhaust is all good. Just had it recently welded back on haha. It does sound like it's coming from close to the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonanstee Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 27 minutes ago, ace666 said: I could only add that it sounds like it could be wheel balancing weights have gone astray or it could be a wheel bearing that needs replacing or at least attention. The knocking could be the rear bushes need replacing. 聽 That is where i would start any how. 聽 Regards Adam Is there an easy way I could test these myself or will I need to get a mechanic to look at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonanstee Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, mjt said: This doesn't sound like a normal wheel balance or tyre problem. I'd get the front suspension and driveshafts checked out. It's only just gone through an mot last month. Would it not have been noticed then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace666 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 With the wheel weights you need a machine to find out for sure but you can look to see if their is any missing look for clean spots with a sticky residue on it , bearings put car on jacks and spin the wheel by hand and listen for grumblings that sound odd failing that take it to a mechanic.Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonanstee Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just now, ace666 said: With the wheel weights you need a machine to find out for sure but you can look to see if their is any missing look for clean spots with a sticky residue on it , bearings put car on jacks and spin the wheel by hand and listen for grumblings that sound odd failing that take it to a mechanic. Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk 聽 Will have to take a look after work today then :) thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 A suspension problem should have been flagged up in the MOT but if it's a problem with a driveshaft maybe not. They have to check the security of the CV joint boots but I don't think they are required to test for excessive play in the joints themselves or even for a slightly bent shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedman Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Loose Nuts 馃憖 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonanstee Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hey guys. I've noticed this only happens on the m3. Is there any chance it could just be the road? Fingers crossed ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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