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Old 07-26-2008, 07:14 PM
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I have an 01 A6 2.7T and its steering wheel is making squeaky noise when I turn it. I suspect that the culprit is old power steering fluid, but who knows? Anybody knows why the steering wheel is making this annoying noise??
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Default from the steering wheel or from the steering under the engine?

mine squeaks too, but i guess its from a mouse screaming behind my instrument cluster or lack of WD-40...

steering whine is caused by power steering fluid.
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I've got both noises comming from mine
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Default I have a hissing sound that comes from my steering whneel.Stops if I turn the wheel slightly ....

either direction the sound stops.
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try filling the tank with more fluid, check the max fill line on the ez dip stick on the green cap.
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Default Was having the same issue and then I just did the power steering flush.

Look below for instructions.. and get 2 litre of Pentosin CHF11s

All noises are gone... of course makes sure you power wash the resovoir after removing it and let is dry our completely overnight... Worked for me..<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/susp_whls_brake_steer/psflush.html">http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/susp_whls_brake_steer/psflush.html</a</li></ul>
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