manlee

i have a slight "rubbing" sound/feel when i turn my steering wheel. anyone know if this is a WD-40 fix or something more?

i've got a '98 ES with 109k

baddis es

iTrader: (3)

i ahve it too....i dunno wut it is, i never really checked either...i juss play my music louder than it is so it doesnt irritate me more than it being there already does

lexusk8

manlee, does the noise occur when it is cold outside? If so, then don't worry about it. I believe it's attributed to the density of the P/S fluid. It's usually thick when the outside temperature is pretty cold, hence causing the "whining" noise when turning your steering wheel.

justin97

no if it like mine it is inside of the cabin, and inside of te actual steering wheel casing. it like a metal to metal sound but stops when warmed up.

jip

yeah thats the exact same "metal to metal" noise i get from my 98 es as well. I wonder if it can be fixed?

timoc42

hey,

same thing happened to me last night .. the weather was cold ...low 20s i think.

really embarrasing especially there were guests in the car. im going to ask the tech to check it the
next time i go in for service.

tim

Kohinoor

iTrader: (22)

i have the same problem... its not really rubbing.. its more of a squeek.. it sqeeks when i turn the wheel a certain number of times and it squeeks constantly when im going high way speeds

m0mentary

I had the squeaking sounds when I turned my wheel, I think my dealer said it was the lubricant on a rubber boot that was dry so they just lubed it up and its gone.

tony Stark

same noise here, glad to hear it not only me

Kohinoor

iTrader: (22)

how much did they charge?

m0mentary

I used to get it done for free when the car was still under warranty. The last time I did it, the warranty was over and it cost $52.25 for Labor only. Lube was free.

This is what was on my receipt.

DIA Found Dry Lubricant Operating as Designed
Steering Shaft Boot Lubricated

superpats

I have the same thing going on. It doesn't happen in the summer time though. It is a bit embarrasing, but I just go heavy on the bass when parrallel parking

manlee

I might just try to DIY when the weather warms up. Mine is rather annoying since I have to make 20+ turns to get to my parking space in the garage.

Thanks for everyone's help.

PinoyES300

Check P/S fluid or check the hose, there might be a leak somewhere. I had the same problem and I change the hose and it stopped making the noise.