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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Default Rubbing noise from steering wheel

Hi,

I've recently noticed a rubbing noise coming from the steering wheel. Doesn't sound like anything to serious but is very annoying. Sounds like plastic rubbing somewhere near the top of the column. also getting a creaking noise when I turn the wheel slowly. However, this only lasts for about 10 degress in each direction.

Anybody got any ideas on this?

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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Default RE: Rubbing noise from steering wheel

Spray some white lithium grease where the rubber parts meet. This is in the interior , into the steering column.
 
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Maybe you are hearing your power steering pump, check your ps fluid level.
 
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Default RE: Rubbing noise from steering wheel

check all the above but concentrate on where the noise is emanating from ( is it the height adjustable steering wheel ) does it need checking
 
Old Aug 21, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Default RE: Rubbing noise from steering wheel

same problem i had a few weeks back...like ^ said spray some grease around the bushings, fixed mine! I took it into the shop they said was play in the tierod end that was making the noise.
 
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