Scratching noises while turning steering wheel

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Guest, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I have recently started to hear scratching noises while turning the
    steering wheel on my '97 Accord. How critical of a problem is this?
    If it's just a minor annoyance, then I will hold off on fixing it
    until the next time I need to take my car in for maintenance.
     
    Guest, Jun 26, 2008
    #1
  2. Guest

    E Meyer Guest

    Where are these noises coming from, the steering wheel or outside the car?
    If the steering wheel, try changing the position of the steering wheel a
    little higher or lower and see if it makes the problem go away. If its an
    outside noise, get the front suspension checked out.
     
    E Meyer, Jun 26, 2008
    #2
  3. Guest

    E Meyer Guest

    Where are these noises coming from, the steering wheel or outside the car?
    If the steering wheel, try changing the position of the steering wheel a
    little higher or lower and see if it makes the problem go away. If its an
    outside noise, get the front suspension checked out.
     
    E Meyer, Jun 26, 2008
    #3
  4. Guest

    Guest Guest

    It is definitely the steering wheel. It is already at the highest
    position, as I am tall and don't want to lower it and have it touch my
    legs.
     
    Guest, Jun 26, 2008
    #4
  5. Guest

    Guest Guest

    It is definitely the steering wheel. It is already at the highest
    position, as I am tall and don't want to lower it and have it touch my
    legs.
     
    Guest, Jun 26, 2008
    #5
  6. Guest

    E Meyer Guest

    I had this problem with steering wheel on one of my cars. As soon as I
    moved it slightly away from the stopper, the noise stopped. Didn't have to
    be very far, just enough that it wasn't forced against the stop. Can you
    lower the seat any to make up for it?
     
    E Meyer, Jun 26, 2008
    #6
  7. Guest

    E Meyer Guest

    I had this problem with steering wheel on one of my cars. As soon as I
    moved it slightly away from the stopper, the noise stopped. Didn't have to
    be very far, just enough that it wasn't forced against the stop. Can you
    lower the seat any to make up for it?
     
    E Meyer, Jun 26, 2008
    #7
  8. Guest

    Brian Smith Guest

    I would bet money that it is nothing more serious than the bottom of the
    steering wheel making contact with the top of the steering column cover. Try
    a bit of lubricant (Armor All) on the top of the cover.
     
    Brian Smith, Jun 26, 2008
    #8
  9. Guest

    Brian Smith Guest

    I would bet money that it is nothing more serious than the bottom of the
    steering wheel making contact with the top of the steering column cover. Try
    a bit of lubricant (Armor All) on the top of the cover.
     
    Brian Smith, Jun 26, 2008
    #9
  10. Guest

    Dillon Pyron Guest

    Try dropping it about 1/2" or just a bump down. And then if the noise
    goes away, pop it back up.
     
    Dillon Pyron, Sep 10, 2008
    #10
  11. Guest

    Dillon Pyron Guest

    Try dropping it about 1/2" or just a bump down. And then if the noise
    goes away, pop it back up.
     
    Dillon Pyron, Sep 10, 2008
    #11
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