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04-08-2007, 11:33 PM
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steering wheels squeeks
I know its not that big of a deal but this is extremely irritating. When its hot outside and the interior of my car is hot the steering wheel squeeks extremely loud when I turn it. I installed a momo wheel but nothing appears to be rubbing. This only happens when the inside of the car is hot though so is something simply expanding and rubbing or is this a larger issue??
-jason
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04-09-2007, 05:59 AM
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Hi Jas,
Does it sound like a metallic noise, sort of like the noise from nails on a chalk board? Mine does the same thing but only with over half lock at slow speeds, belts are all ok & its deffo not a belt squeal or pump noise not from the rack It does not do it when stationary and turning the wheels lock to lock. I have been told it could be where the steering column goes through the bulkhead, there is a bush/seal (or there is on Impreza's that have a similar noise), and to try a silicon spray on all the joints and contact parts. Like you say its no big deal and hardly noticable, next time I take mine out and my friend has a ramp free I will get it in the air & have a look and spray around. Let me know how you get on. Darren PS have you fitted the MOMO wheel from another Subaru? I have 1 here from an STI7 Impreza but my car has an airbag and not sure if the later 1 will work.
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04-09-2007, 08:35 AM
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When I put a Momo wheel in my 87 Volvo, it squeeked becuase of the metal button that rubs on a plate when the steering wheel is turned in any direction. Its been awhile but as I recall, this metal button is for the horn mechanism. Take the wheel off and see if there is any gold colored dust left behind from the button dragging. I would grease that whole area up really well after cleaning it.
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04-09-2007, 07:53 PM
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its more likely that it is the horn button rubbing because it seems like the sound is coming from inside the wheel. I originally thought plastic was rubbing but i guess i have to take the wheel off again to look.
^^ and yes its a momo wheel from a JDM sti. I wired the airbag but the light comes on because the voltage is different.
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