Squeak when Turning Right!!!

[FrancoT]

There is a chirp or squeak happening with my car when I turn slight right.... it is so irritating... It sounds like its in the dash... but I can't isolate it. Anyone else have this issue?

F.T.

[bustedratchet]

I've heard squeaks while turning before a lot of times it is a dry ball joint or tie rod socket. Have someone listen at the while you turn it.

[Indy8]

Could it be coming from the contact rings on the back of the steering wheel? Try shooting a little silicone spray in there while turning the wheel.

[FrancoT]

Even though it sounds like its in the dash it could still be from the bearings???

[Indy8]

What bearings?

[FrancoT]

What I meant to say was that if it is those things you are saying, it would make a noise that seems like it is in the dash?

My car sounds like a cab.

HAHAHAHAHHAAHHA

[Indy8]

If it only does it when turning the wheel, then it's originating from somewhere in the steering mechanism. Is it a sharp chirp or metallic squeak? When I take my foot off my brake pedal, I get a faint chirp. It's either the main arm pivot or the master clevis pin. I've tried lubricating both with different products, but can't get it to stop. I love most aspects of my car, but it's still American made semi-junk. Which is why a once $38k car, at 6 years old, is now worth $5k.

[FrancoT]

Its like a chirp. Doesn't sound like its in the steering column. Sounds more like its behind the center console. I hate it.

[Indy8]

Are you sure it's only making noise when you turn the wheel? If so, why? The center console kick panels are tied together with a sprung steel wire that holds inward tension. Reach in there and gently push and/or pull on a few things and see if it makes a difference.

[middlebrookgt]

FrancoT - did you figure this one out? I have the same blasted noise in my '95 and I also have a strong hatred of it. Some days it is louder than others, but it always comes back. I had completely worn bushings in the front end and hoped that it would help when I replaced them, but NO. Did it end up being the steel wire that Indy8 suggested you check out? Thanks, Steve

[FrancoT]

Sorry middlebrookegt. I still haven't found out what the heck it is. It is the most frustrating thing ever and I can guaruntee that it's something small. I just dumped a bottle of WD-40 all over the right wheel joints etc. I'll see if that works. You have any successess?

[Indy8]

For use outside the car in locating noises, try Liquid Wrench. It's a penetrating solution that will quiet anything. Unfortunately it doesn't last as a lube, but will let you know where to.

[FrancoT]

I will try liquid wrench. I emptied a can of WD 40 on it last night and it still made the damn noise. It's either the steering column or something in the suspension. If anyone finds the solution I would be greatly appreciative.

[Indy8]

Even the Liquid Wrench can take a couple of days to penetrate tight spots, especially in cold weather.

[middlebrookgt]

Originally Posted by FrancoT

Sorry middlebrookegt. I still haven't found out what the heck it is. It is the most frustrating thing ever and I can guaruntee that it's something small. I just dumped a bottle of WD-40 all over the right wheel joints etc. I'll see if that works. You have any successess?

Believe it or not, FrancoT - it didn't make any noise today. I drove about 80 miles on neighborhood roads as well as the interstate. As I mentioned I have replaced the bushings on the front suspension - it was rubbing metal against metal when I bought it a month ago. I thought that was the problem at the time since it seemed to depend on whether I was turning right or not and I figured suspension. I'm sure it will come back and I'm going to probe around the kick panels because YESTERDAY it sounded like the middle of the console.