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Old 02-19-2014, 04:49 PM   #1
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Clickin noise from steering wheel while turning

Today I started getting a clicking noise from just behind the steering wheel when I turn it. It sounds like plastic clicking and clicks about a dozen times during each revolution of the steering wheel. Any ideas?

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Old 02-19-2014, 06:00 PM   #2
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clock spring

indy looking for clicking noises on my cars steering checked the clock spring?
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Old 02-19-2014, 06:55 PM   #3
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How is the turn signal switch working?
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Old 02-20-2014, 02:42 AM   #4
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How is the turn signal switch working?
It works, but that is the sound it is making. Using the turn signal seems to change the number of clicks.
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Old 02-20-2014, 04:02 PM   #5
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I suspect this is going bad:
Pelican Parts - Product Information: 996-613-217-10-EWC-M100

You probably have a few more driving days before it goes bad.

There are three and four stalk combination switch units. If you replace it make sure you order the correct part number.
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Old 02-20-2014, 04:46 PM   #6
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I suspect this is going bad:
Pelican Parts - Product Information: 996-613-217-10-EWC-M100

You probably have a few more driving days before it goes bad.

There are three and four stalk combination switch units. If you replace it make sure you order the correct part number.
Wow - I have the computer so the switch is 2X expensive. Has anyone repaired one of these?
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Wow - I have the computer so the switch is 2X expensive. Has anyone repaired one of these?
Just as an FYI.
You can get the 3 stalk, and move the forth lever (the OBC control) from your old stalk. Exactly 2 minutes and 23 seconds job
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If I was you, I whould have snatched one of these
Porsche boxster stalk | eBay
Both in good price.
Just make sure they accept returns in case the switch Is bad.
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The clicking went away by itself - a gift - if only for the short term. Meir - thanks for the tip on moving the OBC switch. A brand new 3 stalk is about $189 from Gaudin Porsche. Wonder what I'll do...

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