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MaTTy_P · Oct 6th, 2004, 10:42 PM

Hey all, a little problem ive had for the past couple of month, but its finally really getting on my tit end. Everytime i turn a corner....mainly left, or go over a speedbump, but need to turn, i can feel a click/clunk in my steering wheel.

now, thiers the odd rattle here and thier, and the driver/passenger windows both squeek after i last cleaned the car (think i need to treat em with the rubber stuff), but the steering thing is got me quite peeved.

what do you think it could be? Is it worth putting it in for to be looked at? I've put off for the past two weeks giving them a call, but as im paying quite a bit, i think it should b looked at.

Cooper_si · Oct 6th, 2004, 10:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MaTTy_P

Hey all, a little problem ive had for the past couple of month, but its finally really getting on my tit end. Everytime i turn a corner....mainly left, or go over a speedbump, but need to turn, i can feel a click/clunk in my steering wheel.

now, thiers the odd rattle here and thier, and the driver/passenger windows both squeek after i last cleaned the car (think i need to treat em with the rubber stuff), but the steering thing is got me quite peeved.

what do you think it could be? Is it worth putting it in for to be looked at? I've put off for the past two weeks giving them a call, but as im paying quite a bit, i think it should b looked at.

ive known a couple of mini owners now with this prob its it mite be the steering column...u shud be able to get it changed under warranty

gokartride · Oct 7th, 2004, 12:16 AM

Yes, get it checked out if only for your own peace of mind. Clunks up front can end very badly, so no one at the dealer will question your checking for problems. Do it!!

MaTTy_P · Oct 7th, 2004, 09:15 AM

righty o, giving them a phone today, dont want to book it in earlier than this sunday (not that i'd b able too anyhow) got the tan hill rund to go to.

randap · Oct 7th, 2004, 08:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MaTTy_P

Hey all, a little problem ive had for the past couple of month, but its finally really getting on my tit end. Everytime i turn a corner....mainly left, or go over a speedbump, but need to turn, i can feel a click/clunk in my steering wheel.

now, thiers the odd rattle here and thier, and the driver/passenger windows both squeek after i last cleaned the car (think i need to treat em with the rubber stuff), but the steering thing is got me quite peeved.

what do you think it could be? Is it worth putting it in for to be looked at? I've put off for the past two weeks giving them a call, but as im paying quite a bit, i think it should b looked at.

It could be the common steering column mid-shaft bearing problem. I had the same on my first MINI, and it looks like I will be having a 3rd column on this my second MINI. I would have thought BMW would have fixed it by now.

The problem is the location of the outer race of the bearing - for some reason it comes loose, and the clunking you feel is the outer race moving in it's location - it'll only get worse, although it will not affect your steering.

Get it checked out - it will be covered under warantee.

pefloresjr · Oct 8th, 2004, 12:55 AM

Hey, I've got the same thing. Mine only happens when I turn right. I have an appointment for next week to get it checked out. I will mention the bearing on the steering column to the tech when I drop it off. It's great to get advance info before heading in for any service since I know very little about the likely causes of most problems.

I have just over 5,000 miles on my Cooper S.

Cheers,

Pete F.

Oct 6th, 2004, 10:42 PM	#1
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 1,380 Offline	Click/clunk when turning a corner. Hey all, a little problem ive had for the past couple of month, but its finally really getting on my tit end. Everytime i turn a corner....mainly left, or go over a speedbump, but need to turn, i can feel a click/clunk in my steering wheel. now, thiers the odd rattle here and thier, and the driver/passenger windows both squeek after i last cleaned the car (think i need to treat em with the rubber stuff), but the steering thing is got me quite peeved. what do you think it could be? Is it worth putting it in for to be looked at? I've put off for the past two weeks giving them a call, but as im paying quite a bit, i think it should b looked at.

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Oct 6th, 2004, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cooper_si the DASH LIGHT king ? ;) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nr Melton Mowbray Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 512 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MaTTy_P Hey all, a little problem ive had for the past couple of month, but its finally really getting on my tit end. Everytime i turn a corner....mainly left, or go over a speedbump, but need to turn, i can feel a click/clunk in my steering wheel. now, thiers the odd rattle here and thier, and the driver/passenger windows both squeek after i last cleaned the car (think i need to treat em with the rubber stuff), but the steering thing is got me quite peeved. what do you think it could be? Is it worth putting it in for to be looked at? I've put off for the past two weeks giving them a call, but as im paying quite a bit, i think it should b looked at. ive known a couple of mini owners now with this prob its it mite be the steering column...u shud be able to get it changed under warranty

Oct 7th, 2004, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
gokartride MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Local Time: 08:38 PM Posts: 288 Offline	Yes, get it checked out if only for your own peace of mind. Clunks up front can end very badly, so no one at the dealer will question your checking for problems. Do it!!

Oct 7th, 2004, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 1,380 Offline	righty o, giving them a phone today, dont want to book it in earlier than this sunday (not that i'd b able too anyhow) got the tan hill rund to go to.

Oct 7th, 2004, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
randap Hangin at the Krusty Krab My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bikini Bottom Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 866 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MaTTy_P Hey all, a little problem ive had for the past couple of month, but its finally really getting on my tit end. Everytime i turn a corner....mainly left, or go over a speedbump, but need to turn, i can feel a click/clunk in my steering wheel. now, thiers the odd rattle here and thier, and the driver/passenger windows both squeek after i last cleaned the car (think i need to treat em with the rubber stuff), but the steering thing is got me quite peeved. what do you think it could be? Is it worth putting it in for to be looked at? I've put off for the past two weeks giving them a call, but as im paying quite a bit, i think it should b looked at. It could be the common steering column mid-shaft bearing problem. I had the same on my first MINI, and it looks like I will be having a 3rd column on this my second MINI. I would have thought BMW would have fixed it by now. The problem is the location of the outer race of the bearing - for some reason it comes loose, and the clunking you feel is the outer race moving in it's location - it'll only get worse, although it will not affect your steering. Get it checked out - it will be covered under warantee.

Oct 8th, 2004, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
pefloresjr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 11 Offline	Hey, I've got the same thing. Mine only happens when I turn right. I have an appointment for next week to get it checked out. I will mention the bearing on the steering column to the tech when I drop it off. It's great to get advance info before heading in for any service since I know very little about the likely causes of most problems. I have just over 5,000 miles on my Cooper S. Cheers, Pete F.

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