ZS EV steering rack noise

[imran]

Been two months now driving this without any major concerns. Thanks to this forum members whenever I had minor glitches found a solution/advice here.

My steering makes a click sound suddenly sometimes when I make very small turn for example to avoid a puddle, or just to keep the car straight. As if something has stocked and released.

I’ve seen posts regarding steering wheel rack issues here and I worry if it is an early sign of something worse!

I’ve taken a picture of the joint if looks fine but the bolt thread seems like someone over tightened the bolt!

Will it fall in the warranty and dealer will look in to this without any charges ?

Any suggestions please

 

[Gadget Geek]

A known issue with some ZS's. It is a warranty fix, but may take a while for parts to arrive so get in early.

 

[imran]

Many thanks for your prompt reply.

Do you know the reason ? if they manufacturer had installed this incorrectly?

 

[Gadget Geek]

Faulty batch was the general concensus I think. Have a read of these threads, which are easily found if you type "clicking noise" in the search function.

MG ZS Steering Fault - clicking when turning

[ Edit Coulomb: If you are having this issue, please see also the thread below; get it checked, as it could be very serious, especially if it fails at high speed: https://www.mgevs.com/threads/steering-gone-on-my-2021-zs-ev.6420/ ] Can anyone advise what may be causing this issue? The car is...

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Clicking in drivers footwell

Does anyone know what causes the clicking noise coming from the drivers footwell , I have a 2022 MG5 LR sound’s like a relay clicking and mainly does it at slower speed’s doesn’t do it when you are driving above 40-50mph or more so I thought it may be the regen breaking but still does it even...

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[imran]

Thanks!

Contacted dealer and booked us for 12th Jan, they said it might take a few days to get diagnosed.

I’ll be driving the car till 12th as only have one car! Hope this is okay!

 

[Tim Green]

I would try to get the universal joints checked, both upper and lower. If they disintegrate it is very serious so urgent appraisal is required.

 

[Steve Kaye]

Mine was clicking for about 3 months before they capitulated and replaced it under warranty

 

[imran]

Did you waited three months ? Or they took three months to diagnose?

Hopefully now they have enough evidence and know this is an issue and will replace straight way!

 

[Steve Kaye]

Did you waited three months ? Or they took three months to diagnose?

Hopefully now they have enough evidence and know this is an issue and will replace straight way!

They had difficulty identifying the issue and then the part had to come from China

 

[imran]

Did you continue to drive during the time you you were waiting for the parts ?

 

[Steve Kaye]

Did you continue to drive during the time you you were waiting for the parts ?

Yes, I was assured it was not a safety issue

 

[Tim Green]

Any issue with a universal joint in a steering column is a safety issue.
Any visible wear would result in MOT failure and probably a "do not use" instruction.

 

[Coulomb]

I was assured it was not a safety issue

I'm not so sure I'd agree with that. Certainly, I would keep a close, regular eye on it.

 

[Tim Green]

I am amazed at the hesitancy on this issue. Track Rod Ends (another part of the steering system) have been an MOT instant failure for many years if they show any signs of wear. Universal joints are similar as the point of total disintegration is impossible to predict.

 

[Mgzs ev]

Faulty batch was the general concensus I think. Have a read of these threads, which are easily found if you type "clicking noise" in the search function.

MG ZS Steering Fault - clicking when turning

[ Edit Coulomb: If you are having this issue, please see also the thread below; get it checked, as it could be very serious, especially if it fails at high speed: https://www.mgevs.com/threads/steering-gone-on-my-2021-zs-ev.6420/ ] Can anyone advise what may be causing this issue? The car is...

www.mgevs.com

Clicking in drivers footwell

Does anyone know what causes the clicking noise coming from the drivers footwell , I have a 2022 MG5 LR sound’s like a relay clicking and mainly does it at slower speed’s doesn’t do it when you are driving above 40-50mph or more so I thought it may be the regen breaking but still does it even...

www.mgevs.com

I am amazed at the hesitancy on this issue. Track Rod Ends (another part of the steering system) have been an MOT instant failure for many years if they show any signs of wear. Universal joints are similar as the point of total disintegration is impossible to predict.

In my opinion the gen 2 has an updated version.
They really learned from that.
The improved version is black and is attached slightly differently. I compared both of them.

The steering rack itself has remained the same, but noises or glitches may come from it. But much less to worry about.

 

[Mgzs ev]

Left is gen 1

Right gen 2

 

[Lovemyev]

The “clicking” noise from the top of the steering wheel can still be heard on some Gen2 face lift models.
The bottom of the column looks like it has been strengthened in some way.
Has this been done to offer the UJ joints more support I wonder ?.

 

[imran]

My one is gen 2, I believe. I’ve checked it thoroughly and looks completely fine, only the bolt thread seems like it was over tightened!

 

[Tim Green]

They look to be different parts altogether to my eyes.
Top one might not have been changed?

 

[Lovemyev]

We had the original Gen1 ZS EV and that had the knock / click that I could both hear and feel through the steering wheel at generally at about the 2 o’clock position of the steering wheel.
It first started when the car had only covered about 1,500 miles.
We upgraded to the Gen2 after covering about 20,000 miles in just over two years.
The knock / rattle did not start in the Gen2 until the car was over 12 months old and covered about 10,000 miles.
Its the same noise alright .
The car is almost 2 years old now and covered about 15,000 miles.
I would say that the noise is not as bad in the Gen2 but its definitely suffers in the same way.
Which should come as no big surprise really, as both models use the same Bosch steering system.
Purely on a personal basis, I think we are seeing two different issues with these steering column assemblies.
We appear to have the more common and less serious upper steering column “Knock / rattle” and then potentially more dangerous and almost complete failures, of the lower UJ joint itself.
There is a pretty long thread on this problem that goes back to the original Gen1 way back in 2019.
Catastrophic and premature UJ failure should not be happening on cars so early in their lives TBH.
The remedial action for the upper steering knock has been to replace the steering column assembly.
Fingers firmly crossed the replacement item does not suffer from the same thing in a short space of time.
Investigating the reasons what and why some of these components are failing so prematurely appears to be less of a concern somehow ?.
Identifying which problem you have is extremely important and it should be checked by the dealer.
If the UJ is displaying any evidence of possible future failure, then personally I would not want to be driving the car in this condition myself.
Any excessive play in this component would be a MOT failure 100% for sure, so enough said on that point.
The upper steering column knock / rattle although should be dealt with, personally concerns me much less, as somebody who has worked in the motor trade.
I am not suggesting for one minute here that anybody should ever disregard any issues that you think you may have regarding your own, or other people’s personal safety.
If somethings does not feel right, then get it checked !.