steering wheel noise

[juppalgae]

when i turn my wheels, i get a noise, very similar to "wind" noise. what's causing this and how can i fix it?

[mark scheurer]

Check the suspension pieces -- ie turn the wheel with someone outside the car to isolate the noise -- a noise was how I knew my control arm was going bad.

[juppalgae]

no no it's not the suspension pieces... just got'em replaced. it's just a small noise from the steering wheel itself (inside)

[dpgx5]

I recently lowered and put new poly thrust arm bushes.. When i turn the wheel to the right (say to turn into a parking lot or any right slow movement) i get a screeching noise. How can u be sure its control arm? any other ideas, sorry for highjack

[juppalgae]

Some one had sent me a relavant thread for this issue, but I can't find that thread for some reason. The guy had the same problem and fixed it buy replacing some sorta a ring (very very cheap part)... Welcome on board DPGx5

[motordavid]

Here is a thread, (and there are other similar & connected ref threads);

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ing-noise.html

And, a general list of possible relevant threads:
Xoutpost.com - Search Results

5 sec hunt using Search Tab, and a couple mins of reading through the relevant
threads. Slip ring/clockspring parts seem to be the culprit, though I remember
some posters using a silicone based spray to alleviate the noise, for awhile.
GL,mD

[juppalgae]

which one is it from the picture?

[jst2878]

check your power steering reservoir. could have a leak somewhere.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by juppalgae

which one is it from the picture?

Dunno...did you read the thread link I gave you?

That thread ref's PN# Part# 613-183-790-91
and, it is called Switch unit, steering column ...

I don't guarantee that is the right part or, fix.
But, worth a try, or do more reading.

I'm just trying to point you in the right direction...

[ftgambit]

Steering column has a colar you can replace if the power tilt/telescope makes noise