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Old 10-02-15, 10:53 AM
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Default squeaky noise while turning steering wheel?
anybody know what could be causing this?
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Probably the bushing under the dash, my car does it whenever it gets cold outside. Greasing it should help quiet it down.
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hmm i dont think its that, i can hear it from outside the car
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Maybe the firewall bushing then?
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Could be power steering fluid needed. Check your levels
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Check the fluid level and belt condition. If it has cracks or starting to wear, you will get squeaks on turns, esp loudest on full turns and hold 1-2s. If fluid level is really low there will be a whine.
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I am also experiencing it. Checked fluid level and is ok, Don't know what more to do.
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Take a look at this thread. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...-be-noisy.html
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It's where the steering wheel shaft goes through the firewall under the dash. Hit with a shot of silicone spray and it will be gone. My '01 had the same thing and about every winter I had to spray it.
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