Clunking Sound when Turning Wheel

[Danish]

Hi guys, this is my first time joining, and my first time posting. Definitely won’t be my last time. This is because I just recently picked up an Audi a4 B8 saloon 2008 and I’m loving it apart from some problems which I’m trying to solve. I do things myself DIY, and I need guidance for this issue. I will attach a link from my YouTube with this issue. Whenever I turn the wheel I hear a clunk from inside the car I’m not sure what it is. I’ve read multiple different opinions based on what it is but I’m hoping for some more help. Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you so much. 
I’m still getting used to this platform so if I take time responding, please bear with me  thanks again guys 

 

[cliffcoggin]

I was initially tempted to point to the universal joint in the steering column, but the sound does not match what I would expect to hear from such a joint. I suggest removing the plastic shrouds around the upper part of the column to see if there is anything out of place there.

[Danish]

Hi cliff, thanks for the reply bud. I forgot to mention I took my car to a mechanic and he honestly fixed it on the spot, temporarily though. Must’ve taken him 1 minute to do. I asked what he done, he said there’s a ball bearing/joint/something down there. He said he pulled it down. He either pulled it down or pulled it up. I honestly can’t remember. This fixed the problem that day. I took the car home parked it up next day went to work and problem came back and I think it came back worse? Might be in my head. But I hope this information helps. I will take ur reply into consideration and remove the plastic shroud today. And inspect it. 

[Danish]

1 hour ago, cliffcoggin said:

I was initially tempted to point to the universal joint in the steering column, but the sound does not match what I would expect to hear from such a joint. I suggest removing the plastic shrouds around the upper part of the column to see if there is anything out of place there.

Hi cliff, thanks for the reply bud. I forgot to mention I took my car to a mechanic and he honestly fixed it on the spot, temporarily though. Must’ve taken him 1 minute to do. I asked what he done, he said there’s a ball bearing/joint/something down there. He said he pulled it down. He either pulled it down or pulled it up. I honestly can’t remember. This fixed the problem that day. I took the car home parked it up next day went to work and problem came back and I think it came back worse? Might be in my head. But I hope this information helps. I will take ur reply into consideration and remove the plastic shroud today. And inspect it. 

[cliffcoggin]

If the joint your mechanic moved was the universal joint that I mentioned and if it is still loose, then your car is in danger of suddenly losing its steering. Please get it repaired immediately.

[Danish]

32 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

If the joint your mechanic moved was the universal joint that I mentioned and if it is still loose, then your car is in danger of suddenly losing its steering. Please get it repaired immediately.

Ok sound. I messaged him and showed him the U Joint. He said that’s the one he pushed. So I’m just gonna order a new Audi immediate steering shaft and replace. This should hopefully fix it. 

[cliffcoggin]

Good. Your mechanic should have warned you of the potential for failure. Perhaps consider going elsewhere next time.