TeenZombie Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 (edited) When I first got my car it had a little over 108k and I did not notice this, now I have around 109,220 and whenever I turn the steering wheel in either direction it makes like a scraping noise and it just is not completely smoothe. It sounds like it is coming from inside the car and I am sure it is considering that I can feel it scraping. Is this common? How can I fix it? Do you even know what the hell I am talking about? Edited December 18, 2005 by TeenZombie01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derogate Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 does it sound like its coming from your steering pump at all? check your Fluid asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I'm assuming you are talking about turning the steering wheel all the way ? Those would be your steering stops. The plastic piece is probably gone so now you have metal to metal contact... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenZombie Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 (edited) No not just all the way, I am talking just like turning the corner. Turning the steering wheel at all and I hear this noise. Even if you are right which I am sure you are, is this anything to worry about and can I fix it? Edited December 18, 2005 by TeenZombie01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Have someone that knows what they're looking at inspect your steering components and front suspension. A lot of things can make a scraping vibration or noise if worn or damaged. It's hard to diagnose any "noise" or "feels like" problems without being able to see it for yourself, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 It sounds like your steering wheel is rubbing on your cowl. Have a look at the gap between your cowl and the back of your steering wheel. If there is no gap, that is the problem. What does it mean? It means your steering column has collapsed or the retaining bolts have come loose enabling it to move forward and thus foul with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenZombie Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 It sounds like your steering wheel is rubbing on your cowl. Have a look at the gap between your cowl and the back of your steering wheel. If there is no gap, that is the problem. What does it mean? It means your steering column has collapsed or the retaining bolts have come loose enabling it to move forward and thus foul with each other. WTF!? That does not sound good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 WTF!? That does not sound good at all. LOL, is that the problem or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Very well could be. Not hard or costly to fix either (generally). B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenZombie Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Well from talking to some people this seems to be a common problem and is something that most people just live with. Unless anyone here has a quick fix for it I see no real reason to get all complicated just to get rid of a little scraping noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derogate Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I'd still get it looked at dude. you steering isn't exactly something you want to neglect... Its about priorities, though I supppose. > Braking > Steering > Propelling > Handling > Offroad capability > Interior Comforts > Cup holders > Cargo Space for your groceries. More or less in that order. Most important to last. occasionally the Offroad capability is swapped into spot number 2, but thats a personaly choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Well from talking to some people this seems to be a common problem and is something that most people just live with. Unless anyone here has a quick fix for it I see no real reason to get all complicated just to get rid of a little scraping noise. You may just have to pull the column out a bit and tighten up the retaining bolts. If it goes in too far it can make it harder to turn and for the wheel to find center again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenZombie Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 How would I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 (edited) How would I do that? I am assuming that what I though it was is the problem? Is it?? There is two ways to do it. Both will mean loosening off the retaining bolts. They are the two bolts under the dash. 1. Get your knees behind the steering wheel and pull HARD. It may not work but it is better than going the hard way first. 2. Remove the shaft from the steering column between the column and the steering box. Setup a bottle jack so that it will push the steering column into the cabin. Keep checking for the gap. Get it to about 5mm and it should be fine. If the column does not seem to move as a whole then it is collapsed. I had to repair mine so use this as a guide. It is a pictorial of what I did. Edited December 19, 2005 by Vsicks Pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 have you checked the level of your power steering fluid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenZombie Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 No, but I am sure thats not it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 No, but I am sure thats not it. you can not be "sure" unless you've CHECKED FIRST.... run along and go check.. take ya 2 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 you can not be "sure" unless you've CHECKED FIRST.... run along and go check.. take ya 2 minutes Done so much more tactfully than what I ended up not posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Is the f*cking thing rubbing or what Teen? We are not mind readers. Elimination of possible causes needs feed back from you, which we do not seem to be getting at this point in time. Unless you help us help you we can not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Someone needs to calm down a bit! Take a pill V6. That DEFINITELY doesn't help any. Teen, in mine, I've had the horn pad sit too low, and rub on the plastic parts of the column, creating a bit of a noise. Maybe it's something as simple as that. Otherwise (and it's still a good idea regardless) check your PS fluid level, and crawl underneath, and check for leaks in the steering box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 LMAO !! Um, we are here (other than to have fun) to help, not beat a solution into him... Yes, I could see some of the plastic by the steering wheel rubbing... Go take a look. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenZombie Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 My steering pad does seem to be a little out of place, how did you fix that? Sorry if I am frustrating you V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 yeah mine has a scratching noise, its from that hard plastic cover behind the steering wheel, since thats all fubar it rubs against the back of the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 (edited) Someone needs to calm down a bit! Take a pill V6. That DEFINITELY doesn't help any. Teen, in mine, I've had the horn pad sit too low, and rub on the plastic parts of the column, creating a bit of a noise. Maybe it's something as simple as that. Otherwise (and it's still a good idea regardless) check your PS fluid level, and crawl underneath, and check for leaks in the steering box. YOU TAKE A PILL! Richard Cranium! -thnkboutit- Edited December 20, 2005 by Vsicks Pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 My steering pad does seem to be a little out of place, how did you fix that? Sorry if I am frustrating you V6. Pull. Mine's held on with clips....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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