Steering creaking

scotgc · 03-10-2014, 07:06 AM

Has anyone on here experienced a squeaking noise from the steering column area when turning in car parks etc , driving slowly? My dealer can't seem to fix this fault.
My car is an E92 330d msport lci.

AzRiz · 03-10-2014, 07:49 AM

Mine does this too, exactly the same car as you (330d LCI E92)...the sound seems to come from the top mounting of the strut where the top mount bearings etc would be so it must be them (I'm saying this based on info I know about other cars so I'm assuming the E92 is the same situation)

scotgc · 03-10-2014, 08:54 AM

I had rubber mounts replaced on the struts as I got an annoying squeaking when going slowly over speed bumps, it sounds like it's coming from the steering column they have already replaced a rubber joint where the steering column goes through the bulkhead into the engine bay but it's still doing it!! Very annoying

scotgc · 03-10-2014, 11:33 AM

Tried to upload a video but it's not happening for me.

bmwak · 03-10-2014, 01:12 PM

Is it a squeak or is it a buzzing type noise at certain angles? Almost like a rattle.

scotgc · 03-10-2014, 03:05 PM

It's a squeek it sounds like rubber, I'll try and upload the video again!

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/scotgc/Mobile%20Uploads/trim2F744AA3-B1D7-4322-827C-4943B4B71C0A_zps84496784.mp4][IMG]http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps84496784.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

JackR · 03-10-2014, 04:40 PM

Mine does this!!!! I can never get it to do it on cue though!!

BigBanana · 03-10-2014, 05:15 PM

Hi.

I also have the same problem, E90 325d lci.

I asked for it to be looked at on the last service.
It was only noticeable, when parking the car.
Bit like a wheezing sound.

Since that service, it squeaks all the time now!
They have effectively made it worse.
Next service due in 1700miles.
Still approx 6 months warranty.

Hope they get it sorted then.

HacKage · 03-11-2014, 04:57 PM

I used to have the worst noise coming at slow speeds parking etc, sounded like chewbacca was hiding somewhere.

I managed to locate the problem and solve it though so hopefully this works for you too!

I removed the plastic covering in the drivers footwell, it's 3 torx screws iirc. When removing the cover, remember to unplug the wiring for the footwell light.

Now if you follow the steering column down to behind the brake pedal, you will see a rubber gaitor as it hits the bulkhead. Mines had a load of yellow grease that had dried and what looked like rubber shavings. If you push the gator in as far as you can (awkward while lying on your back) you can see a lot more of the steering shaft. I loaded it with moly grease, like proper packed it in, let the gaitor pop back out and slap some more grease in there.

Since then I haven't had any noises from the steering column, takes 15 mins in total.

03-10-2014, 07:06 AM	#1
scotgc Captain 244 Rep 696 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk iTrader: (0)	Steering creaking Has anyone on here experienced a squeaking noise from the steering column area when turning in car parks etc , driving slowly? My dealer can't seem to fix this fault. My car is an E92 330d msport lci. __________________ Current - L494 Range Rover Sport Previous - F32 440i Tanzanite Blue - F30 335d X drive Black Sapphire - E92 330d LCI M Sport Alpine White - E92 325d M Sport - E87 120d M Sport - Mk5 Golf GTI - Ep3 Civic Type R
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AzRiz Captain 130 Rep 935 Posts Drives: E92 M3 LE500 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Mine does this too, exactly the same car as you (330d LCI E92)...the sound seems to come from the top mounting of the strut where the top mount bearings etc would be so it must be them (I'm saying this based on info I know about other cars so I'm assuming the E92 is the same situation) __________________ Progress Thread \| Instagram: @azriz
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scotgc Captain 244 Rep 696 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk iTrader: (0)	I had rubber mounts replaced on the struts as I got an annoying squeaking when going slowly over speed bumps, it sounds like it's coming from the steering column they have already replaced a rubber joint where the steering column goes through the bulkhead into the engine bay but it's still doing it!! Very annoying __________________ Current - L494 Range Rover Sport Previous - F32 440i Tanzanite Blue - F30 335d X drive Black Sapphire - E92 330d LCI M Sport Alpine White - E92 325d M Sport - E87 120d M Sport - Mk5 Golf GTI - Ep3 Civic Type R
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scotgc Captain 244 Rep 696 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk iTrader: (0)	Tried to upload a video but it's not happening for me. __________________ Current - L494 Range Rover Sport Previous - F32 440i Tanzanite Blue - F30 335d X drive Black Sapphire - E92 330d LCI M Sport Alpine White - E92 325d M Sport - E87 120d M Sport - Mk5 Golf GTI - Ep3 Civic Type R Last edited by scotgc; 03-10-2014 at 11:53 AM..
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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Is it a squeak or is it a buzzing type noise at certain angles? Almost like a rattle.
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scotgc Captain 244 Rep 696 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk iTrader: (0)	It's a squeek it sounds like rubber, I'll try and upload the video again! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j230/scotgc/Mobile%20Uploads/trim2F744AA3-B1D7-4322-827C-4943B4B71C0A_zps84496784.mp4][IMG]http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps84496784.jpg[/IMG][/URL] __________________ Current - L494 Range Rover Sport Previous - F32 440i Tanzanite Blue - F30 335d X drive Black Sapphire - E92 330d LCI M Sport Alpine White - E92 325d M Sport - E87 120d M Sport - Mk5 Golf GTI - Ep3 Civic Type R
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03-10-2014, 04:40 PM	#7
JackR First Lieutenant 10 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW 330d SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somerset, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Mine does this!!!! I can never get it to do it on cue though!!
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03-10-2014, 05:15 PM	#8
BigBanana Lieutenant 81 Rep 427 Posts Drives: Beemer F30 335D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Hi. I also have the same problem, E90 325d lci. I asked for it to be looked at on the last service. It was only noticeable, when parking the car. Bit like a wheezing sound. Since that service, it squeaks all the time now! They have effectively made it worse. Next service due in 1700miles. Still approx 6 months warranty. Hope they get it sorted then. __________________ F30 Estoril Blue 335D MSport.
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03-11-2014, 04:57 PM	#9
HacKage Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 320d 163 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I used to have the worst noise coming at slow speeds parking etc, sounded like chewbacca was hiding somewhere. I managed to locate the problem and solve it though so hopefully this works for you too! I removed the plastic covering in the drivers footwell, it's 3 torx screws iirc. When removing the cover, remember to unplug the wiring for the footwell light. Now if you follow the steering column down to behind the brake pedal, you will see a rubber gaitor as it hits the bulkhead. Mines had a load of yellow grease that had dried and what looked like rubber shavings. If you push the gator in as far as you can (awkward while lying on your back) you can see a lot more of the steering shaft. I loaded it with moly grease, like proper packed it in, let the gaitor pop back out and slap some more grease in there. Since then I haven't had any noises from the steering column, takes 15 mins in total.
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