fbgh2o

When turning the steering wheel at low speeds, when the temperature drops below freezing, my steering wheel creaks - like something is binding in the column. It happened last winter and has started again this winter - no issues at other times.

I think the clock spring does not like the cold, but would appreciate if anyone can confirm the same issues and if there is a fix for it. I can live with it, but it can be a bit disconcerting noise.

Many thanks.

roadsession

I learned to live with it (assuming my car survives the surgery this week)

Divot

Move south.

Shark Attack

I am like roger rabbit and shave n a hair cut.

Yeah, move somewhere warmner. Damn Divot beat me to it

Zookie

I started having the same issue for the first time this winter...

Kolshak

It is definitely the clock spring & I've been living with it for 3 years now. The creaking wheel is so annoying I won't drive when temps are sub 40. Moving south would be nice, but not an otpion so I never found find a fix.
Please update thread if you find a fix.

Pac996

Anybody ever ask the dealer if there is a certain place to lube with the special lube?
I'm sure some place has found a simple fix be it flood a certain spot with a tube spraying lube in there.

Gaspasser19

I have noticed this too. I just turn up the radio.

Marc Gelefsky

Clock spring, when I replaced mine due to an Airbag light the creak went away.

ivangene

louder exhaust and more throttle steering

as Marc said, clock spring 100%

fbgh2o

Thanks all. I will just live with it.

CWhaley

to bad I just sold my clock spring could have been an easy swap out for you.

Pick one up and replace it!

Zookie

how do you replace?

CWhaley

I have a really nice write up that I found on RENNTECH.org (I think) that I have handed out to a few friends... PM and I can send it along.

Zookie

i found this on here https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...heres-how.html