Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read   Cars Lounge > Cars Lounge > BMW Steering Column Noise User Name Remember Me? Password   Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes   #1   10-05-2006, 08:29 AM FB Junior Member   Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Steering Column Noise I have a 2005 X3. Recently, a low pitched squeeking type noise started coming from the steering column when I turn the wheel at slow speeds or when not moving. It sounds sort of like a windshield wiper on a dry windshield. It also happens intermittently. I brought it into the dealer and they oiled the inside of the steering column. It didnt help and the noise is now louder. Any ideas what this might be? I think it's coming from the steering column but it may be coming from the engine compartment near the steering wheel. TIA FB View Public Profile Find all posts by FB Add FB to Your Buddy List   #2   10-05-2006, 08:56 AM Mike G Junior Member   Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 148 Steering Column Noise "FB" <nospamfbrown627@nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:xpaVg.5439$fy.4192@tornado.southeast.rr.com.. . Quote: I have a 2005 X3. Recently, a low pitched squeeking type noise startedcoming from the steering column when I turn the wheel at slow speeds orwhen not moving. It sounds sort of like a windshield wiper on a drywindshield. It also happens intermittently. I brought it into the dealer and they oiled the inside of the steering column. It didnt help and the noise is now louder. Any ideas what this might be? I think it's coming from the steering column but it may be coming from the engine compartment near the steering wheel. TIA Slipping belt? Mike. Mike G View Public Profile Find all posts by Mike G Add Mike G to Your Buddy List   #3   10-05-2006, 04:10 PM Floyd Rogers Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 83 Steering Column Noise "FB" <nospamfbrown627@nc.rr.com> wrote Quote: I have a 2005 X3. Recently, a low pitched squeeking type noise startedcoming from the steering column when I turn the wheel at slow speeds orwhen not moving. It sounds sort of like a windshield wiper on a drywindshield. It also happens intermittently. I brought it into the dealer and they oiled the inside of the steering column. It didnt help and the noise is now louder. Any ideas what this might be? I think it's coming from the steering column but it may be coming from the engine compartment near the steering wheel. It's probably the bearing or wire carrier or something in the column. My '01 330xi column squeaks, mostly when it's colder. It's a common problem, see "E36 Squeaky Steering Wheel" thread. FloydR Floyd Rogers View Public Profile Find all posts by Floyd Rogers Add Floyd Rogers to Your Buddy List « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Thread Tools Search this Thread Show Printable Version Email this Page Search this Thread: Advanced Search Display Modes Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Jump Please select one User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home -------------------- Cars Lounge     General     Acura     Alfa Romeo     Audi     BMW     Dodge     Ferrari     Fiat     Ford         Ford Explorer         Ford Falcon         Ford Festiva         Ford Flathead         Ford Focus         Ford Mustang     GM         GM Cadillac         GM Cadillac Deville         GM Camaro         GM Camaro Firebird         GM Chevy Malibu         GM Corvette         GM Fiero         GM Oldsmobile         GM Pontiac     Honda     Hyundai     Infiniti     Isuzu     Jaguar     Kia     Lexus     Mercedes Benz     Mini     Mitsubishi     Nissan     Peugeot     Porsche         Porsche 911         Porsche 928         Porsche 944     Rolls Royce     Saab     Subaru     Toyota         Toyota Camry         Toyota MR2         Toyota Prius     Volkswagen         Volkswagen Beetle     Volvo All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:50 AM. Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Style Copyright © 2003 - 2004 vBStyles.com Contact Us - Cars Lounge - Archive - - MyLounge Top

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