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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Default It squeeks when I turn the wheel..

I can be stopped or moving. I checked the fluid level all good there..

This is a 93' Si w/ power steering.. It kinda sounds like rubber on metal. I have not yet had the time to get under it yet But i thought i'd ask first. So far you guys have had a pretty easy answer to all my questions. Thanks!
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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your PS belt is probably too tight or wrong size for that matter, mine does it too when i turn the wheel all the way over..especially in the cold
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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same here, same year same model
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Im going with the power steering belt as wells, but do you here clicks when you turn the wheel all the way or just the screech?
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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sorry to thread jack, but in the cold my wheel clicks. what could that be?

as far as your squeeking i would say belt as well.


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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slow_cx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can be stopped or moving. I checked the fluid level all good there..

This is a 93' Si w/ power steering.. It kinda sounds like rubber on metal. I have not yet had the time to get under it yet But i thought i'd ask first. So far you guys have had a pretty easy answer to all my questions. Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Probot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">your PS belt is probably too tight or wrong size for that matter, mine does it too when i turn the wheel all the way over..especially in the cold</TD></TR></TABLE>

no, it has nothing to do with it being to tight or even the wrong size for that matter.
his belt s to loos and needs adjusting. the pump will squeel when the belt is slipping, this holds the same for the alternator as well. it is a simple fix, just tighten the belt and squeel will go away.

this goes the same when it's cold. the belt hasn't had time to expand from the heat, so again, causing it to squeel.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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yeah my steering wheel squeaks when it's cold
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jordanhxc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah my steering wheel squeaks when it's cold</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

this goes the same when it's cold. the belt hasn't had time to expand from the heat, so again, causing it to squeel.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, you can tighten it alittle (forgot the amount of play need) or you can let you car warm up, which is something that you guys should be doing.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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It does not sound like a usual belt squeel.. But i'll tighten that belt when i get home. I bet you're right. Thanks! I'll let ya know if it stops.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slow_cx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It does not sound like a usual belt squeel.. But i'll tighten that belt when i get home. I bet you're right. Thanks! I'll let ya know if it stops. </TD></TR></TABLE>

while you are there, check your fluid, make sure you do not have a leak and are low on fluid. this too can cause it to squeek.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Malakai &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">in the cold my wheel clicks. what could that be?

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while your at it, any insight on this?
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Malakai &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

while your at it, any insight on this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

like your steering wheel or your wheels as in rims and tires?
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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the sound comes from inside the steering column. rite behind the steering wheel.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Malakai &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry to thread jack, but in the cold my wheel clicks. what could that be?

as far as your squeeking i would say belt as well.


Modified by Malakai at 3:02 PM 12/18/2007</TD></TR></TABLE> The clicks are usually your axles, check and see if you have a rip on the boots and that oil is splashed under your chassis somewhere.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Clicking is usually a CV axle/joint as stated above.

Screw power steering .. take it out!

Haha, lots of good info though. I have seen that a little tightening should fix it .. too much will make it worse. Just have to find that medium.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PinoyDelSol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> The clicks are usually your axles, check and see if you have a rip on the boots and that oil is splashed under your chassis somewhere. </TD></TR></TABLE>

im pretty sure its not the axels as i can hear it coming from right behind the steering wheel as i previously stated.

But thanx!
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Malakai &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

im pretty sure its not the axels as i can hear it coming from right behind the steering wheel as i previously stated.

But thanx!</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, have you checked the tension on the belt? or the level of the fluid?
there is nothing in or around the steering wheel or column that will cause a squeeling noise.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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no no... i have no squeeling, but a clicking sound when i turn the wheel full clock from left to right.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Malakai &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no no... i have no squeeling, but a clicking sound when i turn the wheel full clock from left to right. </TD></TR></TABLE>

bad CV Joint?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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My steering wheel used to make noises but it was for sale at the time so never found out why.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Clicking comes from bad CV joints.

If it's belt squeeking, then tighten them up but leave 1-2 cm of deflection. (you can press on the belt and it flexes)
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hittnthebz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My steering wheel used to make noises but it was for sale at the time so never found out why.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hey someone who actually reads previous posts in a thread!!

Dont worry about it, it doesnt do it anymore so whatever.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Malakai &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

while your at it, any insight on this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

both of my steering wheels make a noise.mostly when it's cold. figured it was a honda thing.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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yeah the sound comes from the sterring wheel itself not anything else
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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is there something that causes it?
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