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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: j.d.r on December 30, 2021, 06:46:28

Title: Unidentified squeaking noise
Post by: j.d.r on December 30, 2021, 06:46:28

I have a 2011 I30 (1.6 CRDI Comfort) with a squeaking noise.
I only hear the noise when turning the steering wheel left.
I usually only hear it when I first drive the car. If I stop for 15 minutes or so, when I start driving again, the noise returns. After driving for a few minutes, the noise goes away.

I have taken the car to a mechanic on multiple occasions, but because the problem is intermittent, the mechanic is unable to hear the noise first-hand.


Any ideas?

Video 1
https://youtu.be/j904khX91uo (https://youtu.be/j904khX91uo)

Video 2
https://youtu.be/vm0OamXe8bM (https://youtu.be/vm0OamXe8bM)

Video 3
https://youtu.be/foZ7WXW6sRA (https://youtu.be/foZ7WXW6sRA)

Title: Re: Unidentified squeaking noise
Post by: Lorian on December 30, 2021, 17:31:24

quick check - make sure the panel under the dash down by your feet isnt rubbing on the column. it has some foam backing that can make a funny squeak.

failing that - go in head first under the column by the pedals and look up at where the joint goes through the bulk head - steer if you can while in that position (engine off, handbrake on for safety) - does that give a clue to source?