Polo knock sound on steering wheel full lock?

**sk0g** · 31-01-2015, 12:26 PM

Car in question is a 2010 Comfortline TDI, Manual. I'm still getting used to it, older car's steering turned a bit more so I kinda end up running into the full lock in parking lots, with a bit of force. It just does a single knock sound, not quite sure where it's coming from yet, but somewhere from the front, and it's not too loud either. It gets louder the harder I run into full lock on the steering wheel, and is never heard of during braking, moving while in full lock, reversing, whatever. Should I be worried, or is it normal?

**branded** · 31-01-2015, 05:18 PM

I have the same issue with my Polo GTI 2012. It seems to be a very common problem with the 6R models, but I can't get a straight answer yet, I'm still googling around.

**sk0g** · 31-01-2015, 06:15 PM

Well at least I'm not alone in not being able to find anything online. Everyone seems to have bigger issues such as multiple knocks nearing full lock/ squealing noise, etc. I'm not sure if it's a problem or not, even, as my Commodore does the same thing, as does a mate's Commie.

**Hillbilly** · 31-01-2015, 07:20 PM

Probably hitting on the stops so you dont turn inside out LOL

Be gentle Full lock with force is not only hard on steering but on tyres as well.

**sk0g** · 31-01-2015, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Probably hitting on the stops so you dont turn inside out LOL

Be gentle Full lock with force is not only hard on steering but on tyres as well.

That's what I thought initially as well, dad and I had an argument about it right then and there, he was very sure it was an axle problem, or something, and said I never listen to him, yada yada. You're probably right about that, thanks mate.

**pontiff** · 01-02-2015, 10:47 AM

Mine does the same thing too... I thought it was just the springs shifting In their seats but possibly not, if someone works it out sounds like a lot of us will be grateful

**mb1991** · 02-02-2015, 04:39 PM

Same thing was happening to me. Reverse and as I went into full-lock I would get the knock sound.

I initially had some creaking as well so I took it to VW and they replaced the steering rack (warranty job). This resolved the creaking issue but I am still getting the knock sound when reversing.

**Umai Naa!!** · 02-02-2015, 05:06 PM

Check the front subframe bolts.

Also check for play in the front wheel bearings. I once dealt with a 9N GTI, that had a similar knock. It had the slightest play in the left front wheel. It turned out that the hole in the upright/knuckle was everso slightly oversized, meaning the outer race of the wheel bearing was not as snug as it should have been.