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cjdonny
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Post Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:09 pm

noticed setting off today to work
pulling off the drive and putting lock on

i did clean the engine bay sunday with lots of degreaser & water? :o:
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Post Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:53 pm

It will last ages still but it's on it's way out
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Post Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:27 pm

Sounds like offside wheel area
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Post Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:48 pm

Best thing to do mate is to see if it squeaks when full lock standing still and just get someone to turn steering and have look
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Post Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:35 am

Half a turn off the wheel and I can hear it
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Post Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:36 am

Half a turn off the wheel and I can hear it
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Post Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:31 am

Obvious question first.... Did it squeak at all before you cleaned?

And this is on an iS with power steering?
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Post Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:11 am

No never noticed it before when turning wheel

Is with power steering

Did make a small noise on full lock before sounded like possible pump or belt

This sounds like its from offside front wheel
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