Gail, Try spraying some silicone lube at the base of the steering column (where it goes into the rubber boot and then into the floor). My steering occasionally starts making a similar sound which is cured by lubing it. Dave At 12:32 AM 6/11/98 -0700, Gail Fitzpatrick wrote: >Hi Volks, > >I don't remember seeing any posts on this. For the past week or so, I've >been hearing sounds associated with turning the steering wheel, just every >so often. I have power steering on my '87. Maybe 1 time in 5, or in 8 or >10, I hear a sound like my horn, but very muted. It happens midway through >a 90 degree turn, not necessarily at the extreme ends of the wheel's ability >to turn. Wish I could describe it better. Have only noticed it at fairly >low speeds, maybe 15-20mph. > >Am wondering if there's some sort of "fraternizing" going on inside the >steering column, and if there's any cause for concern. Next week I'm >driving 200 mi to a conference on the coast and back. > >TIA for any ideas or suggestions. > >Gail >__________________________ >Gail Fitzpatrick >'87 GL Westi, 125k [Frieda] >Sacramento, CA ><redwood@speedlink.com> > |
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