I'm just amazed that I don't see more threads regarding this problem.
A little background info: when the steering wheel moves up and down it creaks....almost sounds like an Uzi. I saw one thread where a guy used white lithium grease to solve the problem. Well, this does it but only for so long before the creaking comes back.
My questions:
1. Does anybody else have this problem?
2. Is there another compound out there I could use that would lube the steering wheel column indefinitely thereby eliminating the noise?
I know some people would suggest leaving the wheel at its complete full up position but I don't like that since I'm short and I can't see all of the cluster.
Anybody out there with any other ideas? oh I forgot to mention that the dealer has already replaced certain components on the column in the past with the previous owner.
Current:
2016 BMW 535i xDrive
2017 Volvo XC60
2000 BMW 540i
Past:
2012 Audi A4 S-Line
2011 BMW X5 50i
2010 Mercedes ML350
2002 Lexus IS300
1998 Audi A6 Quattro
1988 Honda Prelude
Really? So then replacing the entire steering wheel column would be my next step?
Do I run a risk of something in the front end going wrong by replacing it?
Current:
2016 BMW 535i xDrive
2017 Volvo XC60
2000 BMW 540i
Past:
2012 Audi A4 S-Line
2011 BMW X5 50i
2010 Mercedes ML350
2002 Lexus IS300
1998 Audi A6 Quattro
1988 Honda Prelude
mine makes a creaky sound once in a while, mostly when it's really hot out.
2001 Z3 3.0i -Oxford Green/Sandbeige
2016 428xi -Estoril Blue II/Black
2018 430iC- Estoril Blue II/Black
2018 330it - Melbourne Red/Venetian Beige/Black
Anthony
1997 BMW 540i (E39)
1994 MB SL500 (R129)
1987 MB 300E (W124) SOLD
1991 VW Jetta GLi 16V (A2)
1996 VW Jetta GLS (A3)
2001 Ford Ranger "EDGE"
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2284812
yes, same here and I'm thinking or re-greasing the column once the temps start to drop and see what happens through the winter.
Current:
2016 BMW 535i xDrive
2017 Volvo XC60
2000 BMW 540i
Past:
2012 Audi A4 S-Line
2011 BMW X5 50i
2010 Mercedes ML350
2002 Lexus IS300
1998 Audi A6 Quattro
1988 Honda Prelude
sometimes mine squeeks when i turn
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