Please someone make my steering wheel stop squealing when I turn - what is going on? '99 RX 300 - too nice of a car for this -

 

I am having the same problem with my 2002Rx but its only noticed at low speeds 15-25m

 

Mine did it recently too, but then it stopped. Have no idea what causes it. I'll check for TSBs.

 

dealer lubricated something behind wheel and noise lessened..

No charge..

I would try wd40 behind the wheel in the area where the wheel pivots.

Cheers,
Fern

 

I had the same problem -- It was an easy fix for me.

Get a flashlight and follow the steering column down to where it meets the firewall. Surrounding the shaft is a rubber boot that circles the steering shaft.

This boot on my Rx300 was completely dry and sounded like a siamese cat whenever I turned the wheel -- especially on cold mornings. Everyone who entered the car for the first time commented on the sound, and it drove me nuts.

All I did was put a little oil around the boot and the problem was solved.

It worked for me -- hopefully it will work for you. Good luck.

 

worked great for me too with silicone spray lubricant.

 

Will try to lubricate. Thanks

 

Need to do this as well. Squeaks every now and then.

Tina

 

The squeak started again after two weeks and now the effect of lube is completely gone. I need to lube it again or try a different kind of lube which will last longer.