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Ok i found a DIY for this else ware on wiki awnsers and thought id bring it here but with pics and a video :devil:

Here is the original place i found the info Clicky

The problem is/was a knocking noise that happens 3 times when turning the wheel to the left or right, then the noise happens again as you turn back.

It isnt a hard fix or it isnt very technical, only tools you will need is a Screw driver not too sure on what size (grabed a random one that was lying around) and a T50 torx tamperproof bit (bought mine at repco $20 for the whole set, dont need the whole set for this tho)

The weight that causes the problem is ment to be to counter balance road vibrations ( i dont really see the difference)

Video of the problem

If you stuff this up in any way its your own fault.

How To Fix It

1. Disconnect battery

2. Take out the Airbag Fuse

Ive already taken it out in this photo, its a 10A red one.

3. Remove the cover just behind the steering wheel, has 5 screws. Pull the steering wheel adjuster down so you have more freedom.

4. Disconnect airbag wire, big brown one covered in foam (i removed most the the cables just to make sure)

5. Pop off 2 plastic covers on the side of the steering wheel and you will find the bolts (one on each side).

Undo them using the T50 bit, quite hard to remove (i even bent the inside bit of one of the bolts)

6. Once you have taken the two bolts off the middle part of the steering wheel will be loose and can be taken out. Their is 1 cable that will still be connected to the airbag so unplug it and take the whole thing out.

7. The problem will be there right in front of you, its the little bit of metal that's sitting in carrier.

Problem was that the little plastic bits that hold the piece of metal inplace where broken (3 out of 4) so it would just move around and make noise.

8. RIP THAT PIECE OF CRAP OUT!

9. Start to reassemble everything, put the airbag back in place and put in the T05 bolts and put the covers back on.

10. Reconnect the wires.

11. Put the cover back on behind the steering wheel, screws and all.

12. Place the airbag fuse back in.

13. Reconnect the battery

14. Start her up the noise should be a distant memory, the airbag light should come on then go off like normal.

DONE!

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Legend! Really easy to do!

Make sure you buy the TAMPERPROOF torx bits with the hole in the top.... Don't be like this idiot (me) and grab the first one that sais torx bit, otherwise it's back to bunnings hahaha

Thanks again.

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