nightfury213

Hello,

My steering wheel when turned to the right causes a creaking sound, video attached. At times it seems that going over a speed bump causing body flex causes it too. I've read quite a few posts, but can't find something where the sound is like mine. Saw a mechanic today and he would like to take apart the steering column tomorrow to see what's happening. I read through quite a few posts, but can't seem to find something like this so would like to hear about some ideas before I go down the wrong path. I heard it could potentially be strut bearings, so will look into that as well.

MM997

Have you checked the boot around the front lower control arm ball joint? Prone to tear and can cause a creaking sound on turns when it fails. Happened to mine not too long ago and sounded similar to this.

Quickest way to look for me was to just turn the wheels all the way in either direction and stick a phone back there and take some pictures of all the joints

nightfury213

Alright, the problem is now fixed. Turned out to be some quarters in the center console! The mechanic had a good laugh about it and charged me $1.26 for the fix and told me to stop putting change in there. It really doesn't sound like quarters, but happy it's not anything more interesting.

Thanks @MM997

MM997

Ha! That’s amazing. That counts as a win as far as I’m concerned

RennKit-Dave

crap, I have to look for change now…

Rig.Stunts

$1.26, please share your tech's shop!

nightfury213

I've been going to Euro Spec Motoring in Los Angeles. No big jobs yet, but so far they've been friendly and reasonably priced considering they spent a good amount of time trying to locate the creak.