Squeaky steering

[iDave]

My 1m steering has started to squeak turning left on slow manoeuvres , has anyone else had this problem ?

[silvs]

Are you sure it's not while braking? I get light squeaks if I haven't had a hard stop recently.

[tkbr0wn]

Mine does the same thing and it is not braking. It mainly does it when its cold. I cant remember if it is left or right, but it seems like something needs lube.

[-cj-]

Does it sound like something rubbing on something? I get it during slow speed parking in reverse, with the wheel cranked. Assumed I was getting tire rub.

[tkbr0wn]

Mine is an odd sound, not so much a squeak and more of mechanical rubbing. Not sure how to explain it, but it does have something to do with the actual turning of the steering wheel. I can make it do it while stopped on a cold morning, so no tire rubbing or anything like that.

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by tkbr0wn

Mine is an odd sound, not so much a squeak and more of mechanical rubbing. Not sure how to explain it, but it does have something to do with the actual turning of the steering wheel. I can make it do it while stopped on a cold morning, so no tire rubbing or anything like that.

I can confirm this sound as well. I thought it might be the plastic trim rubbing with the steering wheel and column trim. Sounds like it is coming from inside the cabin to me.

[-cj-]

It must be the same sound I'm getting then. I only notice it when I'm parking, but i'll try it with the car stopped...

[chachacha28]

when i installed my dp's i bent a heat shield so i could stick an extension up there. I forgot to bend it back, and it was rubbing on the boot for the tie rod. it wasnt a squeaking noise, sounded more like a dry bearing.

.02 something to look into.

[iDave]

At least it's not just me , and mine started happening when it turned cold

[Romo]

I have it too, never paid any attention to it until this thread..........

IMO it`s a kind of friction in the steeringwheel, only when slow driving or parking.....

The question is; is something wrong?

[VO 1M]

There is a thread in the German 1M Forum regarding the rubbing. BMW already opened a PUMA case and some people already have some parts of the front fender liner replaced. The last thing I read was that screws holding the fender liner / vents in the fender liner can loosen and when re-tightening them the rubbing is gone.

[tkbr0wn]

Originally Posted by VO 1M

There is a thread in the German 1M Forum regarding the rubbing. BMW already opened a PUMA case and some people already have some parts of the front fender liner replaced. The last thing I read was that screws holding the fender liner / vents in the fender liner can loosen and when re-tightening them the rubbing is gone.

I don't think mine is in the fender and I'm almost positive its not the tire rubbing or it would do it all the time and not be temperature based.

[Christo]

Yep, mine makes the same noise when turning right on almost full lock. Think I'll get this looked at for peace of mind.

[Dan Parker]

Mine does it intermittently.

-Definitely inside the steering column area.
-Started when it got cold.
-Sounds like a hookers cot on a Friday night.

It sounds like we all have the same issue, very annoying! It went away when I drove to Florida (75 degrees) and came back when I returned home (28 degrees) a few weeks ago.

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Mine does it intermittently.

-Definitely inside the steering column area.
-Started when it got cold.
-Sounds like a hookers cot on a Friday night.

It sounds like we all have the same issue, very annoying! It went away when I drove to Florida (75 degrees) and came back when I returned home (28 degrees) a few weeks ago.

I'm glad I'm not alone and that someone(iDave) started this thread. Maybe we can get to the bottom of it. Not a huge concern but like you said annoying!

[ozinaldo]

Never had it but it may just confirm the problem if the lower temperature is the trigger cause I got the car in Southern Hemisphere's spring to summer. Smells like some kind of a hydraulic problem to me. Hope u guys will figure it out or BMW will tell us what it is.

[speedyjoe]

Could it be coming from the diff? cos mine got squeaky noise when doing tight turn (either left or right) without braking.

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by speedyjoe

Could it be coming from the diff? cos mine got squeaky noise when doing tight turn (either left or right) without braking.

Nope, that's a different sound. This is reproducible when parked at a standstill. Diff won't make any noise if the back wheels aren't moving.

[andrewjbrady]

Just a quick me too. On full lock, while turning, when cold. Sound is a fluttery creak. Not easy to explain in words. First noticed a couple of months back. Temperature around 10 degrees. Definitely sounds to be coming somewhere from the steering column. Andy.

[edwardio]

thats the sound of the beast growling

[T1T2GRE]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I can confirm this sound as well. I thought it might be the plastic trim rubbing with the steering wheel and column trim. Sounds like it is coming from inside the cabin to me.

+1. Same here. I'm not too worried about it yet. See if it goes away in warmer weather or if it progresses.

[No Style 135is]

My car has a same problem right now! I hope it will go away once the weather is warmer!