steering wheel creaking
11-13-2013, 09:53 AM
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steering wheel creaking
when I turn my steerng wheel it makes a loud creaking sound seem to be coming from inside not out I have had all the exterior componets checked everything is fine . this seems to be coming from inside of car like something needs greased any thoughts on this?
11-14-2013, 10:26 AM
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It depends...
You would want a Bentley manual for the step by step if you haven't done it a lot, would need to be comfortable pulling an airbag unit (not a huge mystery beyond disconnect battery at an exact point in the process and no stupid moves or drops), need some Torx drivers to fit a couple of screws, need to be comfortable removing interior trim (below and around the steering column), need to understand/work w/ importance of keeping track of wheel position/center; and need to be comfortable w/ opening Audi locking connectors w/ out breaking (variously fingernails, small jeweler screwdrivers, etc.)
Depending on whether what I just said sounds pretty comfortable or out of your zone, you have your answer. I would call it about "intermediate" for modern Audi DIY. Also, if the airbag light is on, you will need VAG COM to clear it, and you need to be careful step wise with disconnecting battery not to trigger the warning light accidentally. The steering angle related light will likely come on after you fool with it, but that should self clear shortly after you start to drive down the road and turn wheel a bit if things are right.
Depending on whether what I just said sounds pretty comfortable or out of your zone, you have your answer. I would call it about "intermediate" for modern Audi DIY. Also, if the airbag light is on, you will need VAG COM to clear it, and you need to be careful step wise with disconnecting battery not to trigger the warning light accidentally. The steering angle related light will likely come on after you fool with it, but that should self clear shortly after you start to drive down the road and turn wheel a bit if things are right.
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11-15-2013, 06:54 AM
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sounds like something I can do. my stepfather will help he is a retired electrical engineer he is very thorough and precise. is there anything that could go wrong and cost me more if I wait until spring to do this. funds are tight now with xmas and all have 3 daughters $$$$$$. also is there a thread or anything on the net showing this done a picture is worth 1000 words?
11-16-2013, 05:11 AM
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I had a squeal/squeak in my steering wheel and Audi diagnosed it as a bad steering rack. I was surprised since it sounded like the problem others have described here. I just picked up the car this morning and, so far, no squeak when turning the wheel. I'll be listening closely for any further sounds as I run errands today.
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