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07-27-2010, 01:24 PM

stairmasterman911

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steering squeak

does anyone's steering wheel squeak when unwinding after a turn? didn't want to just squirt WD-40 back there but am tempted. any thoughts - tired of sounding like a rusty post-war yugo.

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07-27-2010, 07:08 PM

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My TT squeaks occasionally as well, I haven't been bothered enough to bring it up to the forum community yet, so let's see if there is a DIY out there for us.

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07-27-2010, 11:11 PM

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Often times this is just the strut mount, but it has been known to the the lower control / ball joint area too.

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07-28-2010, 11:30 AM

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I think it's the airbag/clock spring behind the steering wheel. I think more use may help it to stop squeaking.

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07-28-2010, 05:45 PM

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I agree with Mark ^. Do a search on "clock spring" and you will find a DIY to replace it.

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07-28-2010, 07:56 PM

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Don't know about that.I had my clock spring / airbag changed when my horn started to have a taurrets on it own accord. I still hear the squeak now and than.