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noise from steering?!

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:31 am
by tommtb
ive got a 325i with sport suspension and its recently started making a wailing/squeeking noise when i turn slight left corners after driving for a long period.

its sounds as if its coming from in the steering column to me but im not sure what im on about really so any help and rough prices to fix your suggestions?

cheers all!

Re: noise from steering?!

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:45 am
by Ziggy
Sounds like your PAS belt to me... check it's tight? Could also be (lack of) PAS fluid - that sounds quite different but it's always hard to describe noises!

Re: noise from steering?!

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:48 am
by tommtb
ok thanks for the suggestions mate as long as its not likely to be anything expensive to fix? as im selling her soon

its not really a high pitched squeek or a rough noise, its like a bloody "flat C" or something out of an opera singer, just round left handers though which is weird...?

Re: noise from steering?!

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:56 am
by Ziggy
That sounds more like a wheel bearing, but still worth checking your PAS fluid. Front wheel bearings aren't a big job to change.