Bolt found by pedals

[JSRoberts]

Hi all,

I notice the other day there was a bolt loose under my pedals, and am concerned on where it came from and if it needs to be seen to or not. I've tried to take a picture of the view up towards to steering wheel and have notice what I think is where the bolt belongs on the steering column, but I'm not sure what I'm looking at so would like a more experienced second opinion!

Car is Kia Picanto Domino, 1.1l, 60 reg and has done roughly 87k miles.

Hope you guys can help,

James

 

[JohnD]

has the car been in a crash? it looks like it has had a suspicious welded repair.

show us the bolt.

 

[JSRoberts]

has the car been in a crash? it looks like it has had a suspicious welded repair.

show us the bolt.

Hasn't been in a crash, when I bought it, it was cat registered on any level, though I agree it does seem a little corroded.

This is the bolt

 

[Burnerman]

Ignore the welding and lack of paint - Nissans are similar.
You can see the pinch bolt on the universal joint - can you see the other end which is out of shot?
I must say, I was expecting to see some yellow paint!
Are you certain its from your car....its an A2 stainless screw which isnt very common!
John

 

[JSRoberts]

Ignore the welding and lack of paint - Nissans are similar.
You can see the pinch bolt on the universal joint - can you see the other end which is out of shot?
I must say, I was expecting to see some yellow paint!
Are you certain its from your car....its an A2 stainless screw which isnt very common!
John

What is the yellow paint?
Well I'm pretty sure it's from the car, it was resting on top of the foot rest next to the clutch when I saw it, so looks like it has fallen and landed on there.
James

 

[Burnerman]

The bolt heads are dabbed with paint so you can see at a glance if they are slackening.
Check the pedal box holding the clutch and brake pedals, and also the accellerator pedal area for a similar item.
John

 

[JSRoberts]

The bolt heads are dabbed with paint so you can see at a glance if they are slackening.
Check the pedal box holding the clutch and brake pedals, and also the accellerator pedal area for a similar item.
John

That's a plan, considering it was resting on the foot rest next to the clutch, I would imagine it would belong to the clutch and maybe at a push the brake. But will give it a good look over tomorrow afternoon.
James

 

[Burnerman]

Do check the other clamp bolt on the universal joint, as I mentioned before!
Hope you find something!
John