Steering Wheel Squeaks

TSpence · 11-29-2016, 08:52 AM

2006 330i. The steering wheel starting squeaking whenever turning about 2 weeks ago and has not stopped. As tempted as I am to spray WD-40 in between the column and housing, I have no idea how many wires and connections are in there so I'm not going to do that.

Maybe a bad bearing? Has anyone had this problem?

Thanks,

Tim

drawz · 12-13-2016, 10:19 PM

I have the same problem when it gets cold. It's probably the rubber boot where the steering column goes through the firewall. More info and pics in these threads:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1191778
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635473

Don't use WD-40 to lube anything (to be fair, WD-40 is now a brand that makes actual lubricants, but the basic WD-40 is not a lubricant at all). Use a lubricant designed for rubber.

TSpence · 01-06-2017, 07:37 AM

Thanks Drawz!

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drawz Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 06 330xi 6MT, 08 535xiT 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Newton, MA iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem when it gets cold. It's probably the rubber boot where the steering column goes through the firewall. More info and pics in these threads: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1191778 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635473 Don't use WD-40 to lube anything (to be fair, WD-40 is now a brand that makes actual lubricants, but the basic WD-40 is not a lubricant at all). Use a lubricant designed for rubber.
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TSpence Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Thanks Drawz!
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