Re: Steering Wheel rattle during idle

[kdbinney@juno.com]

I would check out the bearing that is in the ignition switch.  If that
gives too much play then I guess it would rattle but I never had it
happen to me.  You said you tightened the steering wheel? I will assume
you ment the center nut, also check out the allen bolt that holds the
ignition on, If it is loose it will rattle, that I do know.

Kyle

On Fri, 9 May 1997 11:18:59 -0400 "EADS, JAMES" <jeads@redroof.com>
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>Hello,
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>         I have trouble with the steering wheel rattling during idle.  
>I
>don't think
>that it is related to the engine mount problems with the 16v.  The 
>rattling
>goes
>away when I push down slightly on the steering wheel.  I have tried
>tightening 
>up the steering wheel, but that didn't work.  The steering also seems
>unstable
>when I hit bumps going into a turn.  
>         I use to own a rabbit a few years ago, and it seem to have
>suffered from
>that same problem.  If it is the steering column, what do I look for?  
>I
>have
>only done minor repairs to cars in the past, so I don't have the 
>experience
>to know what to look for.  But I am more than willing to do what is
>necessary.
>
>
>
>                                    - James E. (85 VW Scirocco 8v 
>owner)
>
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