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      04-11-2015, 05:51 PM   #1
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what is this noise when turning steering wheel? (video inside)

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      04-12-2015, 07:28 AM   #2
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Check the level on your power steering fluid.
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      04-12-2015, 10:09 AM   #3
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Isn't that a closed system?
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      04-12-2015, 10:20 AM   #4
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Search for 335i squeaking steering wheel. It seems to be common issue. I've takin mine to the dealer twice in the year and a half I've had mine to get the squeak fixed. I leave and next day I notice the squeak still. It's kinda random when it squeaks but it's just like the video.
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      04-12-2015, 12:03 PM   #5
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Have the same issue on my 320d. Its rather annoying but so far I have not found a solution. The dealer was no help either...
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      04-12-2015, 04:53 PM   #6
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I have heard people say that if you lie down where the pedals are and unscrew the cover if you were to look up at the steering wheel column that there is a piece of metal there that you spray wd-40 on that fixes an issue, but I'm not sure that it's this issue

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635473
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I've had the issue before and solved it with topping up power steering fluid.
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      04-16-2015, 04:16 PM   #8
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its not the power steering fluid. I checked it and it was fine
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      04-17-2015, 06:13 PM   #9
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Any other ideas?
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      04-18-2015, 09:46 AM   #10
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Here's an SIB for a steering noise, also if I remember correctly. The rubber grommet into the firewall has a bearing that moves with the column. Might want to look into that
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      04-19-2015, 12:55 PM   #11
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Quote:
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Here's an SIB for a steering noise, also if I remember correctly. The rubber grommet into the firewall has a bearing that moves with the column. Might want to look into that
I could be wrong, but is that the same procedure that is noted in the link I posted earlier?
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Definitely a seagull or two stuck in the engine bay
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Definitely a seagull or two stuck in the engine bay
Lol great thought, unfortunately removing the seagulls didn't fix the issue. Any other ideas
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