Creeking steering wheel

[Jonny1*2]

Happens when turning both ways? Any ideas?

 

[Henry]

is it coming from the cabin or the suspension? creaking top mounts/springs in cups is a common problem and nowt to worry about

 

[Jonny1*2]

sounds like its coming from the steering wheel itself.

 

[Henry]

does adjusting the height of the column affect it?

there's a universal joint in the column which could be involved

 

[Jonny1*2]

Not tried that, but will give it a go later. would it be an easy fix if that was the case?

 

[Henry]

was just wondering if the height of the column has anything to do with it - plastics on the column rubbing against those on the dash?

there'll be bearings inbetween the inner and outer parts of the column as well - few things it could be

think you'd probably need to take it to someone to have a listen to it unless you can spot what's causing it yourself

if it's a column problem, they usually need replacing as a unit

 

[Fletcher]

Mines done this before in the past but it seemed to fix itself, and doesn't do it anymore.

 

[Jonny1*2]

It first started when I was turning at into a road at speed and hit a bump while turning. But seems to have become worse recently.

 

[Henry]

hmmm..

tyre wear OK that you've noticed?

could have bent something. might also be worth checking that everything's still tight. when i had my rack reconditioned, i noticed that the column pinch bolt was bent and had stripped a thread eek - that was causing a knocking noise on lock as it was slipping between the stripped threads

can be a nightmare trying to get to the bottom of things like this unfortunately

 

[Jonny1*2]

it went into renault at the time, but they said they couldn't find anything.:S Will give see if i can spot anything out of the ordinary.

 

[paulboy247]

mine done this too a while ago, can't remember how I fixed it though lol. think there was something rubbing just behind the airbag iirc.

 

[Jonny1*2]

Tried the steering height adjust, but no luck. Might take it to bits this weekend to see if there could be anything else rubbing.