Squeak when turning left
12-11-2012, 05:42 PM
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Squeak when turning left
Hi guys,
I noticed an intermittent problem while turning left. There's a squeak that sounds like it's originating from the steering column but outside of the cabin. It only occurs when turning left 90°. Kinda weird to me. Anyone encountered this problem before?
I noticed an intermittent problem while turning left. There's a squeak that sounds like it's originating from the steering column but outside of the cabin. It only occurs when turning left 90°. Kinda weird to me. Anyone encountered this problem before?
12-12-2012, 07:59 PM
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Thanks for responding and for the pointers, I'll do some digging over the weekend. The car has just over 50k mi, I wouldn't expect to have a problem with joints, bushings, etc this soon. :/
12-12-2012, 08:00 PM
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Sounds like mine. Found that the upper driverside strut mount need some some lube. Jacked the car up and sprayed a whole bunch of rubber lube drove the car turning right and left a lot jacked it back up sprayed more.. no more squeek
12-13-2012, 07:05 AM
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I have a problem sorta like this but mine is more of a creak turning left or right and it only does it when it's cold outside in the morning or when the car has sat in the cold for a few hours. I have no idea what it is though. Nothing seems to be wrong just the sound. It's definitely something with the drivers side suspension I turned the wheel while standing out the door and was coming from something on the front wheel.
12-13-2012, 08:41 PM
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My Ride: 04' 545, 6 Spd Manual, Blk Lthr, Sport Pkg, Sport Sts, Logic 7, Cold Wthr Pkg, Full L.E.D. Interior, Red Eng. Cvr, Mtech Front Bmpr, M5 Spoiler, Matte Blk Grill, Red Caps, Slttd & Drlld Rotors, 20
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12-14-2012, 02:51 AM
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
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Mine used to do it in both directions and when the tilt would go up and down the shop lubed the shaft and all is quiet now
