[GTI*UP]

Is a humming steering noise common with the 06-07 GTI?

I recently noticed a humming noise when I parallel park (noticed this when I'm at a stand still and then crank the wheel and slowly accelerate) or parking in my garage. I can't recall this noise always being there so I asked my dealer to look into it - I was told that this is the normal sound that the electro-mechanical steering system makes and that I shouldn't sweat it. Seems to me that this noise is a recent condition - could this be something else like a bearing issue, etc. Since they could not replicate the noice, they could not diagnose it further. Thoughts?

 

[GTI*UP]

turns out, it's not the steering at all. Apparently it's in the suspension, front struts. She goes in for servicing next week.

 

[uncle dude]

Weird. Isn't it annoying when you can't replicate the problem - they look at you like your effin crazy.

 

[GTI*UP]

Uncle dude...you're in vancouver, right? If so, you might look at Clarkdale for service or a second oppinion should any thing come up for you. They identified the problem in about 5 minutes, even looked at my car on the spot. I'm booked in for repairs there and will post on the experience later.

 

[uncle dude]

Good to know. Usually I go to capilano but I will give them a try, as they are closer.