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Offline ahhoy

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Steering Coupling problem
« on: April 14, 2011, 10:14:58 AM »
Send my car to TCM TYP yesterday, TCM 'RENEW STEERING JOINT' for me. Hopefully it help. According to the SA, it's a new part. 
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Offline fickle

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011, 08:32:27 PM »
supposed to be a new design...  changed mine 5 months ago, so far so good...
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Offline kgleo

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 07:17:58 AM »
Mine changed 3 times at TC. The last one lasted till today. More than 2 years liao. Hope it last cos now no more warranty.
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Offline d.titan

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2011, 07:57:31 AM »
change mine 3 times at  TC also.
but everytime lasted only 6-8 mnths...
new parts...hmmmm
anyone knows the cost of replacements.
mine no more warranty.

thnks
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Offline ahhoy

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2011, 09:34:37 AM »
Is it suppose to be a design fault! Should give free part replacement with every car ower with this problem, even it is after warranty.  :w00t:
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2011, 09:00:51 PM »
Quote from: d.titan on April 15, 2011, 07:57:31 AM
change mine 3 times at  TC also.
but everytime lasted only 6-8 mnths...
new parts...hmmmm
anyone knows the cost of replacements.
mine no more warranty.

thnks

I change 4X in 3 years time
Manufacturing fault
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2011, 12:35:11 PM »
Hi to all,

New here, wife jus bought a second hand 06 latio. Whats Steering coupling problem and what are the symtoms?

Mine steering has got a knocking sound sometimes when i turn the steering. Is this the issue?
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Offline tchekchuan

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2011, 01:46:47 PM »
Yes, this is the primarily symtoms you will be getting if the steering coupling is faulty.


Quote from: kliee11 on April 17, 2011, 12:35:11 PM
Hi to all,

New here, wife jus bought a second hand 06 latio. Whats Steering coupling problem and what are the symtoms?

Mine steering has got a knocking sound sometimes when i turn the steering. Is this the issue?
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2011, 08:25:26 PM »
To share with you

After my 3yrs / 100k km warranty is over.

I was having the sterling coupling problem and TCM @ BT wanna to charge me $300+ for it. I reluctant to pay for it.
They change it for me at no cost.

Yesterday, my servicing didn't cover for sterling coupling because it's still problem free.

TCM is great to "hold" us back by offering FOC change of sterling coupling after warranty is over. I Believe it is partly due to I am their NPMP loyal customer! Signed up twice liao. Still have one remaining "Pkg A" to service in my next 10k.

Cheers.
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Offline MadMatty

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2011, 08:42:08 PM »
Well every time i drive at a slow speed and go over a hump I can hear a light knocking sound. Is it due to the steering coupling? I ever complained to them before and I think they did something to it but the sound still persisted. And now undercarriage I can hear a ringing sound every time the car is stationary and I am stepping on the brakes. Honestly, I don't think the SA actually knows where the problems are cos I have complained a few times and each time they come back to say they tighten some joints here and there. But the problems still persist.
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2011, 10:02:14 PM »
Hi

U shld try to test drive with the guy. They will drive for few km , do tell him when you hear the noise while driving (usually esply after over a hump) loh
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2011, 10:16:42 PM »
Quote from: iagree on April 17, 2011, 08:25:26 PM
To share with you

After my 3yrs / 100k km warranty is over.

I was having the sterling coupling problem and TCM @ BT wanna to charge me $300+ for it. I reluctant to pay for it.
They change it for me at no cost.

Yesterday, my servicing didn't cover for sterling coupling because it's still problem free.

TCM is great to "hold" us back by offering FOC change of sterling coupling after warranty is over. I Believe it is partly due to I am their NPMP loyal customer! Signed up twice liao. Still have one remaining "Pkg A" to service in my next 10k.

Cheers.

Not because you r  NPMP loyal customer
That is Manufacturing fault  :zipped:
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2011, 03:15:37 PM »
I am also having this knocking sound from the back.... Have not gone to TCM for the last 2 years, mileage now 130k and 5.5 years old, if manufacture fault then will TCM change for free? Any one has gone to them for this issue and get free replacement.
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Offline speedster

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2011, 06:45:59 PM »
Quote from: MadMatty on April 17, 2011, 08:42:08 PM
Well every time i drive at a slow speed and go over a hump I can hear a light knocking sound. Is it due to the steering coupling? I ever complained to them before and I think they did something to it but the sound still persisted. And now undercarriage I can hear a ringing sound every time the car is stationary and I am stepping on the brakes. Honestly, I don't think the SA actually knows where the problems are cos I have complained a few times and each time they come back to say they tighten some joints here and there. But the problems still persist.

i am also having he ringing sound when car is stationary and brake depress. did you manage to solve your problem bro?
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Offline kelvin

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2011, 10:16:05 PM »
check if the noise is coming from the exhaust.
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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2011, 12:40:48 AM »
Quote from: kelvin on April 27, 2011, 10:16:05 PM
check if the noise is coming from the exhaust.

noticed the sound is coming from the undercarriage more to directly below the front seat. tried for a few times but still did not manage to pin point which is causing the irritating sound.
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Offline kelvin

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2011, 10:58:46 PM »
most likely is the exhaust .
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Offline MadMatty

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2011, 09:25:09 PM »
Quote from: speedster on April 28, 2011, 12:40:48 AM
noticed the sound is coming from the undercarriage more to directly below the front seat. tried for a few times but still did not manage to pin point which is causing the irritating sound.
yes mine similar problem especially when in reverse and stepping on brake the ringing sound very loud...
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Offline car_man

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2011, 10:39:29 PM »
The ringing sound is from the exhaust. Will need to change the exhaust collar both front and back undercarriage.
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Offline kelvin

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Re: Steering Coupling problem
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2011, 10:47:16 PM »
not necessary must replace the collar. :smile:
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