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Old 10-09-2006, 10:04 PM   #1
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Reversing out of a car park today as I was turning the wheel I heard a couple of "cracking sounds". It has only happened a couple of times both going forward and in reverse but only at very low speeds. What could this be :

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Old 10-09-2006, 10:08 PM   #2
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That cracking sound is other car mirrors catching a glimpse of your AU :P

Nah, my EB does it too from time to time. I think it's related to the indicator/wiper stalks' internals catching on the steering column when you turn the wheel. I don't think it causes any damage (mine has been doing it since I bought it in 2002), it's just a minor annoyance. Like E-Series people baggins AUs :P

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Old 10-09-2006, 10:11 PM   #3
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That cracking sound is other car mirrors catching a glimpse of your AU :P

Nah, my EB does it too from time to time. I think it's related to the indicator/wiper stalks' internals catching on the steering column when you turn the wheel. I don't think it causes any damage (mine has been doing it since I bought it in 2002), it's just a minor annoyance. Like E-Series people baggins AUs :P

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Thanks mate, I couldn't tell where it was coming from. Still too busy listening to the sweet V8 sound.
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Old 10-09-2006, 11:21 PM   #4
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I had this in my EF, however ended up being a couple of loose dash bolts. Tightened them up and presto, no more creaks!
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Thanks mate, I couldn't tell where it was coming from. Still too busy listening to the sweet V8 sound.
Hehehehe, yes, you'll never tire of it ;)
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That cracking sound is other car mirrors catching a glimpse of your AU :P
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well it turned out to be a stuffed steering rack, but it's still under warranty and the dealer has aggreed to fix it.
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