Steering wheel making noise when turning
04-10-11, 07:51 AM
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Dude... You are forum Jesus to me! I have had my RX300 for over 5 years and it has made this sound since day 1 and has got worse over the years. I found this forum because I wanted to finally post a video I took of the problem to see if someone found out what the heck was going on. Without even posting the video I found your suggestion and went out and sprayed it with WD40 right under the steering wheel and after 2 turns... BOOM!... Noise gone, nice a quiet. Man I wish I had of found this forum 5 years ago 
Here is the video incase anyone else needs to understand what noise this solution solves.
Here is the video incase anyone else needs to understand what noise this solution solves.
12-06-12, 01:59 PM
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I just had to say a quick "thank you". That video was perfect. My 2000 ES300 has been making that silly noise for years. I just tuned it out. Actually came to this forum after google searching squeal for power steering pump. This little gold nugget was just a serendipitous find. So thank you!!
12-23-12, 02:46 PM
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02-16-13, 05:56 AM
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So, just to make sure I understand, I'm spraying the lubricant where the steering shaft goes through that dust boot at the base of the fire wall? I was thinking of spraying between the wheel and the plastic housing around the steering column?
Seems like an easy fix....
Sa-weet!
Seems like an easy fix....
Sa-weet!
02-16-13, 08:20 AM
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So, just to make sure I understand, I'm spraying the lubricant where the steering shaft goes through that dust boot at the base of the fire wall? I was thinking of spraying between the wheel and the plastic housing around the steering column?
Seems like an easy fix....
Sa-weet!
Seems like an easy fix....
Sa-weet!
If the shell around the steering wheel is not assembled properly, then it will rub. A close examination can tell you if the shell is crooked.
As some one said .. use your ear-***** to locate the source of the sound.
Salim
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02-16-13, 05:59 PM
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Turns out it was the shaft where it goes through the fire wall. I sprayed silicone lubricant on the shaft and it quieted right down...
I love the easy fixes....
I love the easy fixes....
01-09-15, 09:33 AM
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Hi all,
My wife's RX300 2002 also makes a squeaking noise when turning the wheel only on very cold days and I wanted to try this solution as I have white silicone lubricant.
Is the shell that covers the shaft and firewall easy to remove? Are there any screws or does it just snap out?
Thanks in advance.
My wife's RX300 2002 also makes a squeaking noise when turning the wheel only on very cold days and I wanted to try this solution as I have white silicone lubricant.
Is the shell that covers the shaft and firewall easy to remove? Are there any screws or does it just snap out?
Thanks in advance.
01-16-15, 08:19 PM
#24
Hi all,
My wife's RX300 2002 also makes a squeaking noise when turning the wheel only on very cold days and I wanted to try this solution as I have white silicone lubricant.
Is the shell that covers the shaft and firewall easy to remove? Are there any screws or does it just snap out?
Thanks in advance.
My wife's RX300 2002 also makes a squeaking noise when turning the wheel only on very cold days and I wanted to try this solution as I have white silicone lubricant.
Is the shell that covers the shaft and firewall easy to remove? Are there any screws or does it just snap out?
Thanks in advance.
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01-17-21, 09:55 PM
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Do you hear the noise when you are holding the steering in a turned position or it happens while you are spinning the wheel?
Noise in the first case is due to the pump and in the second case is typically a scrubbing sound [around the steering wheel or at the base where the link pass though the fire wall.].
When you say the pump is good, are you saying you are getting assist? I would also look for bubbles in the reservoir during or right after the pump use. Bubbles mean trouble.
Salim
Noise in the first case is due to the pump and in the second case is typically a scrubbing sound [around the steering wheel or at the base where the link pass though the fire wall.].
When you say the pump is good, are you saying you are getting assist? I would also look for bubbles in the reservoir during or right after the pump use. Bubbles mean trouble.
Salim
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06-13-22, 06:54 AM
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WD40 is not the best lubricant [and many say it is not a lubricant]. Use a silicone based grease safe for rubber.
Salim
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