milesprwr
10-19-2009, 10:44 PM
Hi All,
More noticeable at lower speeds but when I turn the steering wheel left or right, I hear a squeaking noise. When turning at speed, the sounds is masked by other noises.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
corners
10-20-2009, 04:07 PM
Is the squeak coming from inside or outside the car? If you stop the car, does it still squeak? If you turn the wheel with the engine off, does it still squeak?
05shinka
10-20-2009, 09:39 PM
I have the same issue... just started a few weeks ago... I started a thread, but never got any responses... must be some way to lube it, but I cant find anywhere do do so.
milesprwr
10-20-2009, 10:36 PM
It's difficult to say where the noise is coming from, Io can hear it from the inside with all the windows up. When I put the windows down I can still hear it. The sound is more noticeable when I'm at a stop. The sound is still present when the car is off.
much2saxy
10-22-2009, 09:50 AM
Have somebody stand outside the car while you turn the wheel. See if they can pinpoint the sound. Flex the suspension (by pushing down on the car) and see if it squeaks when you bounce it up or down.
I'm betting that you have a bad tie rod end or ball joint. If the wheel squeaks only when you turn it, then it's a tie rod end. If it squeaks when you flex the suspension, then it's a ball joint.
milesprwr
10-22-2009, 11:32 AM
Thanks for the input - I'll implement them and provide feedback.
DAC17
10-22-2009, 08:32 PM
Interesting; I have a similar issue with my '09 Sport. It's easier to hear inside a garage; I'd categorize it more like a rubbing sound. almost sounds like something isn't lubed. I'll try the ideas above.
Thanks.
milesprwr
10-23-2009, 02:15 AM
Must be the tie rod end. No noise when flexing the suspension. Only can hear the noise when turning the steering wheel. The noise is definitely originating from that area. I'll look further into it this weekend.
Damien019
10-28-2009, 12:07 PM
I've had this issue for a while. Except I don't believe mine is mechanical. I'm pretty sure mine is coming from the wheel rubbing the steering column.