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 Dec 6, 2006 - 4:20 PM
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i was wonderin if anybody else had this problem? whenever it gets cold outside, somethin from the steering wheel orr somethin squeaks when i turn. its probably nothin major but its just annoying? any ideas?
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Dec 6, 2006 - 4:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
mine does that in the morning, only for like 2 mins though.
I don't think its coming from the steering wheel itself, I think its suspension parts or steering linkage in the engine bay that are greased up and the lube is just cold at first. -------------------- |
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Dec 6, 2006 - 4:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '05 From mattoon, IL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
mine does it too when its cold, then goes away, nothing major i wouldn't think.
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Dec 6, 2006 - 4:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I have the same problem for just a few minutes when it's cold. The noise I hear is definitely coming from the steering column.
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Dec 6, 2006 - 4:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
is there any way of gettin rid of it? i know its not major but its just annoying.
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Dec 6, 2006 - 8:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '06 From Moncton, New Brunswick Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I too have this issue.
And I drive a 5th gen. 
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Dec 6, 2006 - 11:16 PM
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add me to the list too...hmm...weird....dunno why that happens though...
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Dec 6, 2006 - 11:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '06 From Austin, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I definately have this too... I belive that its just the power steering pump that makes the noise and its not a bad thing at all. Anyone who owns a GM car has that sound about 24/7 whether its cold or not. Definately nothing to worry. And as far as getting rid of it, i don't think there is any easy way.
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Dec 6, 2006 - 11:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 22, '06 From San Antonio / georgetown, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
annoys me as well. i have this thing about lil noises like that, i cant stand it.
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Dec 7, 2006 - 6:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '06 From Moncton, New Brunswick Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My celica is full of littles noises so ive learned to live with it.
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Dec 10, 2006 - 5:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Same here... let me add myself to the list =)
Usually when cold start, loud sqeeking made everyone turn head. After a I out of the parking lot, the noise's gone. -------------------- |
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Feb 5, 2007 - 4:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 1, '06 From UK - Southern Central Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Jeez, I thought it was rare, I'm on this list too!
I need an answer - it's making me lose sleep!  You guys fixed it yet? Maybe grease the steering column. Does it still squeek in wamer climates like 15 degrees+. --------------------  san0.:GT-SS2:. |
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Feb 5, 2007 - 8:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Means you're low on blinker fluid...
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Feb 7, 2007 - 8:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 9, '06 From Ma Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
 Not a problem I have but it's most likely the rubber boot on the bottom of the steering column. Under the dash, where it goes through the firewall. The metal shaft is probably squeaking against the rubber boot. Spray silicone [or hardened] works well for this. Grease will too, but the silicone is less messy. --------------------  |
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Feb 8, 2007 - 7:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(tomazws @ Dec 10, 2006 - 10:37 PM) [snapback]509352[/snapback] Same here... let me add myself to the list =) Usually when cold start, loud sqeeking made everyone turn head. After a I out of the parking lot, the noise's gone. That sounds more like a fanbelt mate. As for steering wheel squeek, mine does it occasionally and its not loud just noticable. It is just near the top, I think it must be where the shaft goes through a bracket at the top. I'd think some wd40 or somthing sprayed on it would help but I just can't be bothered to take the column housing to pieces to get to it. |
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Feb 8, 2007 - 9:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i have the same problem for about 2 mins in the morning until i leave my apt complex and get the engine warmed up a little bit
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