Problem - Mr2 Mk 3 Roadster

[daz]

Recently purchased MR2 mk 3 Roadster Y reg -

When steering is in the full lock position and car is in motion, either forwards or in reverse

a cruching noise can be heard originating from the from the front wheel area.

Problem is worse when the weather is cold. This is also not an isolated incident as I am aware of

another owner who is experiencing the same problem.

Does anyone have any ideas or experienced similar problem.

Thanks, Daz

[97paseo]

I had a similar problem to this but it was more like a knocking noise, have you had the wheels off at all?

Mine was caused by some grease monkey who bent the back plate whilst putting the wheels back on after i had them balanced.

[MikeyMR2GTT-Bar]

I doubt you've got the same problem. Maybe just air lock in power steering system. Does it sound like a high pitched squeak? Simple fix. Mine does it sometimes when it's cold weather, and you move off from stationary with full lock on.

[TheNissanMan]

Willhave answerFriday around 1'ish :D

[+Steve]

ok

Crunching noise either CV joint or the Gator around the CV joint is worn or just stiff

The knocking noise is the CV joint gone.

[Joe Schmoe]

Have your dealer check and/or replace the strut top bushings - warranty item. It's a known problem. I believe there is TSB.