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Thread: Anybody have a creaking steering wheel?

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    Cool Anybody have a creaking steering wheel?

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Al's540i View Post
    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.


    Actually its an isolated issue. Most if not all dont have that issue.

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    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

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    mine makes a creaky sound once in a while, mostly when it's really hot out.
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    My wheel will squeak sometimes when I turn it (e36 wheels are notorious for that) but not when going up/down



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    Quote Originally Posted by amancuso View Post
    mine makes a creaky sound once in a while, mostly when it's really hot out.
    Mine too...only when it's hot out.
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    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

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    sometimes mine squeeks when i turn

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