Steering wheel noise
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Hi, does anyone know what’s the cause & cure for steering wheel noise ? My 2001 SC430 makes an intermittent light scratching noise when I rotate the steering wheel. Sound comes on as especially when I have just started the car. It sounds like 2 sandpapers being gently rubbed together. Noise disappears after the car warms up ie after running for a few km. Thank you
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I don't know about the noise going away, but there isn't really much to rub and make noise in there except the spiral cable. Unless something got dropped in between the back of the steering wheel and the plastic shroud behind it.
Not on an SC, but I have heard the scratching sound in another brand and it was the spiral cable. Hopefully someone with more experience will jump in soon.
Not on an SC, but I have heard the scratching sound in another brand and it was the spiral cable. Hopefully someone with more experience will jump in soon.
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Check your PS fluid, it might be low. Check your PS leak. If it's leaking, have it fixed ASAP before it destroys your alternator.
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I don't know about the noise going away, but there isn't really much to rub and make noise in there except the spiral cable. Unless something got dropped in between the back of the steering wheel and the plastic shroud behind it.
Not on an SC, but I have heard the scratching sound in another brand and it was the spiral cable. Hopefully someone with more experience will jump in soon.
Not on an SC, but I have heard the scratching sound in another brand and it was the spiral cable. Hopefully someone with more experience will jump in soon.
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How many miles on your car? do you know if the spiral cable was ever replaced? That is the cable in your steering wheel that makes your horn/airbags/radio controls work.
After I changed mine, I hear the same noise you do also
After I changed mine, I hear the same noise you do also
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Many thanks
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