"Clunk" When Turning - Toyota Yaris Forums

KRAZGRL · 07-21-2010, 08:54 PM

Okay...

I took the car in this morning for it's 15K service and mentioned the issue. They claim they were able to recreate it (I had some issues recreating the noise before I took it in since it was sprinkling this morning... not sure if the moisture/wet roads would play a part) and they said it's a normal noise from the steering stopper. I guess if you're trying to squeeze out of a parallel parking spot, for example, and have the wheel turned you may hear a horrendous clunking sound if you happen to go over a bump.

I personally think it's a load of crap and I honestly don't think they recreated exactly what I heard. Especially since it only happens in one direction.

I think I fell victim to the "car acting just fine the day you decide to take it in" scenario. lol

Anyway, It passed all visual inspections and supposedly has a clean bill of health. Maybe now that the tires were rotated, brakes cleaned, etc, the mysterious clunk will disappear. Either way, I sure hope the noise doesn't come back...

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07-21-2010, 08:54 PM	#24
KRAZGRL Crazy Girl (Kasey) Drives: 09 Yaris 3D; 05 R6; 00civic si Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 383	Okay... I took the car in this morning for it's 15K service and mentioned the issue. They claim they were able to recreate it (I had some issues recreating the noise before I took it in since it was sprinkling this morning... not sure if the moisture/wet roads would play a part) and they said it's a normal noise from the steering stopper. I guess if you're trying to squeeze out of a parallel parking spot, for example, and have the wheel turned you may hear a horrendous clunking sound if you happen to go over a bump. I personally think it's a load of crap and I honestly don't think they recreated exactly what I heard. Especially since it only happens in one direction. I think I fell victim to the "car acting just fine the day you decide to take it in" scenario. lol Anyway, It passed all visual inspections and supposedly has a clean bill of health. Maybe now that the tires were rotated, brakes cleaned, etc, the mysterious clunk will disappear. Either way, I sure hope the noise doesn't come back...