Steering column squeak

robc777 · 05-04-2012, 09:36 AM

A really irritating high pitched squeak has developed when I turn the wheel regardless of the position of the column. The only thing odd that I can see is some sort of rubber type material that is present underneath the column that is protruding from the left side more so than the right. Any thoughts?

carconvert · 05-04-2012, 09:55 AM

You sure its not the electonic steering making noise?

robc777 · 05-04-2012, 10:01 AM

It doesn't sound like an electrical noise y'know? It sounds to me like a friction type of sound. One of those noises that is just going to get more and more annoying!

GuhBookGi · 05-04-2012, 10:42 AM

YES I HAVE THIS NOISE!

It's most pronounced at lower speeds and usually when I'm trying to park, so sharper turns.
I went to get it serviced but I couldn't reproduce it during the test drive. It's definitely there though.. it sounds like rubber friction to me.

05-04-2012, 09:36 AM	#1
robc777 New Member 24 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Steering column squeak A really irritating high pitched squeak has developed when I turn the wheel regardless of the position of the column. The only thing odd that I can see is some sort of rubber type material that is present underneath the column that is protruding from the left side more so than the right. Any thoughts?
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05-04-2012, 09:55 AM	#2
carconvert Private First Class 26 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Luxury Line Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	You sure its not the electonic steering making noise?
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robc777 New Member 24 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	It doesn't sound like an electrical noise y'know? It sounds to me like a friction type of sound. One of those noises that is just going to get more and more annoying!
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05-04-2012, 10:42 AM	#4
GuhBookGi Private 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Under the sea.. iTrader: (0)	YES I HAVE THIS NOISE! It's most pronounced at lower speeds and usually when I'm trying to park, so sharper turns. I went to get it serviced but I couldn't reproduce it during the test drive. It's definitely there though.. it sounds like rubber friction to me.
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