Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1992-2003 1.3 - Noise when steering

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Sat 15 Dec 2007 11:16
1992-2003 1.3 - Noise when steering - Eagle-eyes
My Wife has a 1.3GS Micra.

A few months after having the car, taking a turn, or driving around a roundabout, when the steering was nearing full-lock (either left or right), there would be a sound like "marbles dropping on wood", a creaking type sound - Maybe not the best description.

I might be able to email an audio clip of it.

Over time, the effect has increased, so now it happens even at half-lock.

Apart from the sound, the car seems to be fine, but I do not want to risk anyones live - Not nowing what the cause is!

The garage have checked the car and cannot find a fault.

The fastest the car goes the louder the noise gets.

Any ideas would be appreciated, thanks.

{No mention of age of car, so used info that was selected when you used the pull down menus}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/12/2007 at 13:00

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Sat 15 Dec 2007 12:13
Noise when steering - Peter D
Does it do it if the car is stationary. Regards Peter
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Sat 15 Dec 2007 12:58
Noise when steering - bell boy
suggest get another garage opinion
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Sat 15 Dec 2007 13:09
Noise when steering - marty1979
CV joints, drive shafts?

Edited by marty1979 on 15/12/2007 at 13:09

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Sat 15 Dec 2007 14:25
Noise when steering - Eagle-eyes
Thanks guys - I've got a bit to work with, now.
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Sat 15 Dec 2007 14:22
Noise when steering - Eagle-eyes
Steering when stationary is ok
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Sat 15 Dec 2007 16:38
Noise when steering - Peter D
Inner or outer CV joint shot. Regards Peter
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