Popping and cracking noise in steering wheel area?

winch_warrior · 10-28-2009, 06:15 PM

What would cause a popping and cracking noise in steering wheel area? This has been doing this for awhile now and it hasn't progressed any worse yet and nothing else seems to be affected.

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Fischer86 · 10-28-2009, 06:34 PM

I have the same issue. It comes and goes. I would like to hear some input on this as well.

smokey18 · 10-28-2009, 07:20 PM

if the noise is coming from close to the steering wheel it would have to be your turn signal switch. its like a doughnut and the steering shaft does through it. sometimes something falls off of it or a piece of it falls off or breaks. you have to take the two screws out of the back side of the steering wheel and the airbag will pull off. then use a steering wheel puller to take the wheel off and the gear wheel behind it too. then you will be able to look at the switch while you turn the shaft and see whats going on. this is really the only thing that can make noise.

overtime · 10-28-2009, 08:00 PM

Possibly the clock spring. Does cruise still work?

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winch_warrior · 10-28-2009, 10:25 PM

Yes, cruise still works. Nothing else effected except it makes noise when steering wheel is turned.

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***ruidosododge*** · 10-30-2009, 11:08 PM

This freakin noise just started in mine too. It only happens when I turn the wheel.. There has to be a fix besides replacing all that crap. Its just a simple creak/pop noise...?

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Kybel · 10-31-2009, 02:00 PM

Mine has been doing this forever and only when I turn right.

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smokey18 · 11-01-2009, 02:22 PM

fixed mine. but wtf do mechanics know.

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***ruidosododge*** · 11-04-2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokey18

fixed mine. but wtf do mechanics know.

could you share with us how?

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Fischer86 · 11-04-2009, 03:07 AM

He did. Check out post #3

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***ruidosododge*** · 11-04-2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fischer86

He did. Check out post #3

Oops... What part is it normally?

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99DodgeRam360 · 11-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Are you sure the noise is coming from inside the cab by the steering wheel or outside because mine has a popping sound to but it is from the outside and i believe its coming from my steering box. Just wondering

10-28-2009, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
winch_warrior Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 115 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post winch_warrior's Truck Pics	Popping and cracking noise in steering wheel area? What would cause a popping and cracking noise in steering wheel area? This has been doing this for awhile now and it hasn't progressed any worse yet and nothing else seems to be affected. __________________ 2002 SLT 6-speed HO SB/QC 4x4, 3.55's Anti-Spin, BHAF, Triple A-Pillar Isspro Gauges (FP,Boost,Pyro) , MBRP 4" Exhaust, Airdog 100, Smarty Revo, Edge Comp, Silencer Ring MIA

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10-28-2009, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fischer86 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Albany, IN Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Fischer86's Truck Pics	I have the same issue. It comes and goes. I would like to hear some input on this as well.

10-28-2009, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
smokey18 Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts smokey18's Truck Pics	if the noise is coming from close to the steering wheel it would have to be your turn signal switch. its like a doughnut and the steering shaft does through it. sometimes something falls off of it or a piece of it falls off or breaks. you have to take the two screws out of the back side of the steering wheel and the airbag will pull off. then use a steering wheel puller to take the wheel off and the gear wheel behind it too. then you will be able to look at the switch while you turn the shaft and see whats going on. this is really the only thing that can make noise.

10-28-2009, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
overtime Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Granbury Tx. Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts overtime's Truck Pics	Possibly the clock spring. Does cruise still work? __________________ 07 6.7 3500 S.W. 4x4 auto 4:10 EDGE JUICE W/ATT NO DPF. 01 1 ton 4wd c/c welding truck.

10-28-2009, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
winch_warrior Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 115 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post winch_warrior's Truck Pics	Yes, cruise still works. Nothing else effected except it makes noise when steering wheel is turned. __________________ 2002 SLT 6-speed HO SB/QC 4x4, 3.55's Anti-Spin, BHAF, Triple A-Pillar Isspro Gauges (FP,Boost,Pyro) , MBRP 4" Exhaust, Airdog 100, Smarty Revo, Edge Comp, Silencer Ring MIA

10-30-2009, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
*ruidosododge* SCRRRP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 63 Times in 62 Posts ruidosododge's Truck Pics	This freakin noise just started in mine too. It only happens when I turn the wheel.. There has to be a fix besides replacing all that crap. Its just a simple creak/pop noise...? __________________ 01 Red Sport X-cab SB 4.10's 6spd 4x4, Drag Comp, 62/71/14, 125hp stix, luk clutch, Raptor 150,boost & EGT gauges, intake, 4" exhaust, new brakes and front end

10-31-2009, 02:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kybel Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 232 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Kybel's Truck Pics	Mine has been doing this forever and only when I turn right. __________________ 1999 2500 Sport 4WD QC/SB Auto, 2nd VP, 285/75/16's, Ring MIA, In-tank conversion, 4" Diamond Eye Turbo-back, Quad XZT+, BHAF with outerware, ISSPRO Mech Fuel, PSC Steering Stabilizer, Lukes Link, DTT Noise Filter

11-01-2009, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
smokey18 Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts smokey18's Truck Pics	fixed mine. but wtf do mechanics know. __________________ 99' 2500 edge comp, banks big head, gauges, ''ringless'' m/t 16's 35 in mud tarrains, 4 in no muffler. 39 psi stock turbo 5 speed

11-04-2009, 03:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fischer86 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Albany, IN Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Fischer86's Truck Pics	He did. Check out post #3 __________________ 98.5 3500. 4", Edge Juice w Att. unlocked, DDP 100's AFE filter, 47RE w Triple billet converter and VB

11-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
99DodgeRam360 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 99DodgeRam360's Truck Pics	Are you sure the noise is coming from inside the cab by the steering wheel or outside because mine has a popping sound to but it is from the outside and i believe its coming from my steering box. Just wondering