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MAYAman Apr 4, 2011 07:44 PM

What's that? What's what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
"You couldn't hear a dump truck driving through a nitro glycerin plant" LOL

But seriously, when I turn my wheel, I hear a squeak. When I turn in the other direction the squeak gets louder. And I mean LOUDER. Its really annoying. I hit a pot hole about three weeks ago but didn't hear any squeak till yesterday.

So.....back and forth on the steering wheel and I get squeaks coming from deep inside the dashboard. Please help.

Hope you enjoyed the Christmas vacation reference. :p

green-ghost Apr 4, 2011 07:49 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeeking sound..........
 
your steering wheel fluid needs changing

MAYAman Apr 4, 2011 07:52 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeeking sound..........
 
Thats it? Whew, I hope you're right. If thats it I'll be damn happy. Can anybody confirm?

LantanaTX Apr 4, 2011 08:56 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeeking sound...
 
It might be a front wheel bearing.

MAYAman Apr 4, 2011 09:24 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeeking sound...
 
Hmmmm that would suck, even though it sounds like it is right behind the instrument cluster. Weird. I'm dreading going to the dealer. Ugh.

MAYAman Apr 4, 2011 09:25 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeeking sound...
 
By the way I'm going to assume that's dangerous?

MikeR Apr 4, 2011 10:20 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeeking sound...
 
Probably not eminent, but eventually...yes...:mad:

HellsAngel91 Apr 5, 2011 07:08 AM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
it's probably your wheel bearing! you need to get it sorted out now, i waited to long (about a week or so from the time i first heard it). It also it also messed up my spindle and hub....luckily i convinced the company i have my extended waranty through to fix everything. so go get it checked out! hope you get it sorted out.

JHM2K Apr 5, 2011 12:04 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
Are the spindle and hub like everything else on this car? In other words, order Mercedes and it's cheaper? :p

AlG Apr 5, 2011 12:26 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
My advice....only drive straight, this way no squeaking. But, have you checked the serpentine belt. Could be worn and squeaking on the pulleys when the wheel is turned. Open the hood, have someone turn the wheel and try to get a better idea of where the sound is coming from.

Goldwing Apr 5, 2011 02:14 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
There are a lot of rubber bushings in the suspension and steering. I liberally spray (the femine hygiene spray reference was ******) mine annually with a good silicone spray and it seems to reduce the squeaking. Does it make noise whether moving or parked?

rekcah Apr 5, 2011 03:37 PM

Re: What's that? Whats what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
check steering damper

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...surprised.html

MAYAman Apr 6, 2011 10:07 AM

Re: What's that? What's what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
^^^Would that make a squeeking sound? I thought that was a clunk. this sounds like two pieces of plastic rubbing. Something like that.

MAYAman Apr 6, 2011 12:28 PM

Re: What's that? What's what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
OK update.

During lunch I went into the parking garage where its nice and quiet. I started the car and made sure the wheels were straight and I was on a level surface.

Soooo, when I turn the wheel either right or left there is literally a 2 to 3 inch dead zone. Then a slight what seems like a "thunk". In the dead zone the squeek is subtle. After the "slight thunk" the squeak becomes louders. Definitely sounds like its coming from inside the dash but that could be deceiving.

Please help. LOL

rekcah Apr 6, 2011 09:07 PM

Re: What's that? What's what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
Not sure what sound the steering damper makes but another member describes it as a grinding noise.


Originally Posted by 04Fire
I've put almost 7k on the new damper... from JoelTLC... and it's already shot and now makes a horrible grinding noise every time I turn the wheel at low speeds. So needless to say it needs to be replaced... so does anyone recommend or know of a different brand with a little longer life span? I know it's only $30 but gees.


The steering damper is on the very bottom of the car about a foot in front of the instrument cluster. Very easy to check.

MAYAman Apr 7, 2011 09:54 PM

Re: What's that? What's what? Its a squeaking sound...
 
Definitely not a grinding noise, it sounds like plastic on plastic.


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