Experiencing a rattling or grinding noise when turning

[Tobiasz17azs]

My experience with the Lotus hasn't been what I expected. Even after just 200 miles, the TPMS light remains on, there's a driver seat issue, and now, while cruising, I'm hearing a rattling or grinding noise when turning from the back of the car .
ONLY WHEN CAR IS FULLY WARMED
Grinding / rattling noise is very noticeable when AC IS ON or heating no matter what. With ac off it’s less load on belt and rattling it’s still there but literally no noticeable.

Here is a few videos .

1. Video it’s with AC ON , ( NOT FULLY TURNED)

2. Video with AC OFF / less noticeable but still there . ( not fully turned )

Does anyone had that issue ?

 

[Raskits]

Sounds like power steering needs replacement. My dealer has discovered some of the cars received had to be changed during their inspection

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

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Sounds like power steering needs replacement. My dealer has discovered some of the cars received had to be changed during their inspection

Update : this rattling noise while turning is more noticeable when AC IS ON

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

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Please check that out guys and if someone experienced something similar please let me know . Hate that but it is what it is .

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Considering how easy it is to replicate, dealer should have no problem reporting it to Lotus and work on a fix.

 

[DerTheDer]

My car like jumps but only when turning fully, sounds like im on a rock...but I am not. I guess it has to do with the LSD.

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

My car like jumps but only when turning fully, sounds like im on a rock...but I am not. I guess it has to do with the LSD.

Mine It’s not fully turned

 

[DerTheDer]

Mine It’s not fully turned

Yeah yours seems like a whole nother issue. I would warranty it and have Lotus pick it up. I wouldnt roll the dice with anythign steering related.

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

Yeah yours seems like a whole nother issue. I would warranty it and have Lotus pick it up. I wouldnt roll the dice with anythign steering related.

Seems like I’m the only one with this issue lol

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

My experience with the Lotus hasn't been what I expected. Even after just 200 miles, the TPMS light remains on, there's a driver seat issue, and now, while cruising, I'm hearing a rattling or grinding noise when turning from the back of the car .
ONLY WHEN CAR IS FULLY WARMED
Grinding / rattling noise is very noticeable when AC IS ON or heating no matter what. With ac off it’s less load on belt and rattling it’s still there but literally no noticeable.

Here is a few videos .

1. Video it’s with AC ON , ( NOT FULLY TURNED)

2. Video with AC OFF / less noticeable but still there . ( not fully turned )

Does anyone had that issue ?

Did you check the power steering fluid level?
Maybe not related, but a known issue in some units is related to a leakage in the power steering pump.
At the beginning you notice mainly on full lock and then it gets worse as steering fluid is missing. In my personal case, had to replace the steering pump after 10.000 kms.

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

Did you check the power steering fluid level?
Maybe not related, but a known issue in some units is related to a leakage in the power steering pump.
At the beginning you notice mainly on full lock and then it gets worse as steering fluid is missing. In my personal case, had to replace the steering pump after 10.000 kms.

I did not but I’ll check that today for sure. Thank You !