As per the known problem posted in Technical Data (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,3388.0.html) regarding the flexible steering coupling possibly needing attention... .
Mine now feels like it's about to fall right off.
Contacted the dealership 2 weeks back and they checked all known outstanding issues regarding steering, and no recalls or other UK-specific notes are held on the Hy system. I did mention that the issue had been noted by other members, though not of UK origin. I mentioned at the time that it is gradually deteriorating and now it's quite frightening, even when driving slowly over uneven terrain.
So, maybe an unscheduled visit in is in order...
Not good Steve.. I'd be printing out the TSB we have somewhere on here and taking that with you...Waaaaaay ahead of you good buddy
Yeah.. about 10 hours I think... :mrgreen:No it's 9, and we're behind :mrgreen:
Jeepers.. December seems a long time to wait :eek:
the part takes around 1 month from ordering to delivery,
i.e I wonder if they will order now so they have it in stock if you need it before December. Or will they not actually order until the end of October expecting it to "last" 'til then.
God I love the Hy dealerships. They know so much... when it's pointed out to them :rolleyes:
.. I'd be printing out the TSB we have somewhere on here and taking that with you...
The new washer pump will arrive in 2-3 days apparently as it's being ordered "through the usual channel" which I think he mentioned was "mobis", whereas this coupling has to be ordered through "technical" just like my windscreen was (and that also took weeks to get into the UK)
My newly-adopted dealership had a look today and have decided that the flexible coupling has worn prematurely :rolleyes:
Just like it says in the bullletin... I'd be printing out the TSB we have somewhere on here and taking that with you...
True enough they hadn't seen that TSB and couldn't bring it up on their system. Sheesh. So they were grateful for the printout so they could order the part. They expect 4-6 weeks to receive it.
Was that off the i30 TSB list or USA service site?
If so, no wonder they don't know about.
... I just had one take a 'short cut' with regards to that TSB...
If any other member feels a rattle through the steering column at low speeds over uneven roads, check your VIN.
If it is in the range "First production to KMHDC51ER8U098836" and you develop this problem, go see your dealership.
(that end-range value equates to 14th April 2008 as the build date at the Korean assembly plant).
I asked if I could keep the old coupling
^-- just to show our members :mrgreen:
Booked in 1st Dec, new coupling and washer pump have arrived. I asked if I could keep the old coupling but she said not possible.
Booked in 1st Dec, new coupling and washer pump have arrived. I asked if I could keep the old coupling but she said not possible.
Just ask to have a look at the parts they replaced..........They wont say no to that.......as you want to see proof that they actually did replace them ( don't you ?)!
Then photograph them while looking at them. :wink:
Recorded a small sound clip on my phone, going over the cobbles a few mins ago. Sound starts at 8secs in. I was doing 5 mph.
I'll be playing this clip to the dealer when I return in the next few days...
Knocks on rocking backward and forward and on rough surfaces.
I think from memory its Aug 08 build, which isnt supposed to be in the affected range? To be fair the car has seen a lot of rough and unsealed roads, coming up to 45k now, but still a bit of a concern.Mine is a September 08 build and presents similar symptoms. Been waiting 3 months for the dealer to come up with a repair plan. :rolleyes: I reminded him about it a few weeks ago but still no follow-up. Becoming slightly annoyed.
The dealer said they replaced the lower universal joint in the steering column during the last service, and 'it made it feel better' - well it didnt unfortunately - still the same, so it will be going back soon.There are a lot of bits in the train between the wheel we hold and the two the road holds. Even so, I suspect the main cause of these steering rattles is the one already identified in a certain VIN range as being a coupling in the column near the steering wheel.
Mine falls outside the VIN range indicated but the symptom similarity seems too hard to overlook. My guy however suspects everything else but that and wants to change the rack as his first guess. Problem is that it's now getting on to 4 months since I reported the problem and I've had no follow-up from him to date to change anything; even after I reminded him about it a few weeks back!
I was in my local dealer yesterday chasing up the new steering column, he said they had had another car with the same issues as mine and found both the rack bush worn and the Universal joint in the column worn. He has spoken to Hyundai UK Technical now the interesting part they suspect the electric power steering motor has to much torque and is opening up the UJ , they are currently running tests with possibly putting a rubber damper or spider coupling to reduce the shock load, so until tests are complete and a fix is reached they are putting the column on hold. Re-call ?
rock steering wheel side to side quickly. you will feel either play in the wheel or knocking or both.
stationary and engine running, rock steering wheel side to side quickly. you will feel either play in the wheel or knocking or both.
mine has felt a little "light" for the first few degrees off center... then it feels firm sh17s me to tears, but its always done it, i might have to check it out tomorrow!!
Well tried rocking wheel.
No free play and felt very solid and rsponsive but I did hear a clicking noise coming from the housing behind the wheel where the washer stalk is?
Is this an issue?
i do much prefer hydraulic systems!! but its probably because its all i know!
its probably better to have electric, less oil used, less oil that needs to be disposed of, better for the environment!
will it matter now? :wink:
So let's see.. That means to get rid of my glove box rattle and a possible rack rattle issue I had to get a $20,000 car loan .. The more problems I can identify with my CRDi the less each one cost me :D
So let's see.. That means to get rid of my glove box rattle and a possible rack rattle issue I had to get a $20,000 car loan .. The more problems I can identify with my CRDi the less each one cost me :D
yer but for every problem you find with the toyota, the more it costs you with that car!
My Feb 08 build was definitely in the VIN range for this issue. Towards the end of my ownership experience I felt like I was getting a bit of rack rattle but not sure to this day if I was just being Paranoid due to others posts on here... :cool: