Squeaky Steering Column
09-06-04 | 03:36 PM
#52
Driver
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 134
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From: Texas
Little pig little pig ...........get out of my car!
My pig only squeals when the car has sat in the heat outside and warmed up the interior pretty good. Horrible sound. I brough it in to my mechanic - told him about the white lexus grease, and he said he'd lube it up for me for free since I was getting other things done. It went away for about 2 weeks, but now its back.
Either he half-assed the lube - used the wrong kind - or once it squeals, you need more than a lube
Anyone else??
My pig only squeals when the car has sat in the heat outside and warmed up the interior pretty good. Horrible sound. I brough it in to my mechanic - told him about the white lexus grease, and he said he'd lube it up for me for free since I was getting other things done. It went away for about 2 weeks, but now its back.
Either he half-assed the lube - used the wrong kind - or once it squeals, you need more than a lube
Anyone else??
Last edited by GS1day; 09-06-04 at 03:37 PM.
10-05-05 | 07:01 PM
#53
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 603
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From: New Jersey
tried the toyota lube it helped for a few days then its started again.
it seems the metal expands a little when in the heat thus causing the metal when expanding outward to rub.
i might try a little light tapping with a rubber malet to see if it helps some how on the area that expands .
it seems the metal expands a little when in the heat thus causing the metal when expanding outward to rub.
i might try a little light tapping with a rubber malet to see if it helps some how on the area that expands .
10-05-05 | 07:12 PM
#54
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 956
Likes: 3
From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by RanGer498
tried the toyota lube it helped for a few days then its started again.
it seems the metal expands a little when in the heat thus causing the metal when expanding outward to rub.
i might try a little light tapping with a rubber malet to see if it helps some how on the area that expands .
it seems the metal expands a little when in the heat thus causing the metal when expanding outward to rub.
i might try a little light tapping with a rubber malet to see if it helps some how on the area that expands .
it is getting colder, guess I am good till summer again
10-13-05 | 03:31 PM
#55
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 20
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From: WA
DAMN, I have this SAME ANNOYING PROBLEM. You mean to tell me no one has found a fix for this? This sure as hell should be a recall item. I mean is there anyone that has NEVER had a problem with the squeak in the telescoping wheel? That should be the question. I guess I'll just live with it.
10-22-05 | 07:13 AM
#56
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 47
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From: CT
it should be recall
I have the same problem. Winter is coming and it gets louder and louder. I agree, in summer it goes away. I have to do something because it is anoying. I don't know how the process of making it a RECALL works but, if anyone is going to make this a recall "I'm in".
10-22-05 | 09:48 AM
#59
Driver
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 124
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From: Canada
My Solution was to have them reprogram the car not to move the wheel when I insert/remove the key. Problem was I was out of warranty and in the heat the sound, in the cold, the wheel wouldn't move up and down.
11-29-05 | 03:11 PM
#60
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 642
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From: Texas
i am having same problem .. except .. now .. it doesnt tilt at all .. it just worked fine yesterday but acted up today ... im going to buy the grease soon and see if that works once i figure out how to remove the steering wheel covers.