Steering Wheel Problem

[TeenZombie]

yeah mine has a scratching noise, its from that hard plastic cover behind the steering wheel, since thats all fubar it rubs against the back of the wheel

That's it! It is coming from right behind the steering wheel. And I can turn the wheel when the car is not on and still hear the noise.

 

Is there any real fix to this, I mean if the plastic or whatever has rubbed away how do I replace it?

[ticker]

hey teen-I have a 95 and it made a noise that it seems like you are describing. First thing is try pulling on the horn pad to see if you can move it so it doesn't rub. If that doesn't work take off the horn pad and try to turn the wheel, if sound is gone see below as it it is probably one of these problems.

 

For me I ended up taking the horn pad off. There is a screw under the steering wheel that hold one of the clips in place. Take this out first than you just you pull it towards you carefully so you don't bust ony of the plastic parts.

I found that the metal frame that acts as a spring to push against your hand while blowing the horn was bent out of shape. It also has a plastic "liner that gives it shape and hold everything together. On mine two of the mounting points (plastic to metal) were snapped. (both of these caused by slamming the horn with one hand and making rude gestures with other) I unscrewed the plastic pieces from the metal and put the metal in a vice so that I could squeeze it a little bit to get the shape back. For the plastic I ended up using two part epoxy to weld them back on. I'm pretty sure they are broken again. but the rubbing stopped. I suspect you will find that the metal frame is mashed and just needs to be un mashed

good luck

ticker

 

Edited December 20, 2005 by ticker

[Vsicks Pathy]

Sorry if I am frustrating you V6.

You were not just frustrating me Teen.

 

And no need to apologise either. I hope you sort out the noise. I know it is annoying.

[TeenZombie]

Well I am going right now to pop out my horn pad and see what the deal is.

[94extreme]

I suspect you will find that the metal frame is mashed and just needs to be un mashed

good luck

ticker

 

hey teen! just bang your head against it until the noises subside..

[Mr. Pickles]

hey teen! just bang your head against it until the noises subside..

Pretty much, what he said. /\ If its just that plastic on the steering wheel, it shouldn't hurt anything other than your nerves. Mine has been doing that for years, along with other squeaks, creaks and groans. Nothing 1200 watts and a volume knob can't handle.

[TeenZombie]

Well is this plate like accessible without taking off the whole steering wheel? Can I just pop off that horn cover and if so, then what?

[ticker]

All parts mentioned in the above post are located in the horn pad

[Precise1]

Well I am going right now to pop out my horn pad and see what the deal is.

So, whats the deal ?

 

B

[Vsicks Pathy]

So, whats the deal ?

 

B

Yes, what is the deal?

[Slick]

Yes, what is the deal?

yes.. do tell...... did you bang your head against it so much ya broke it er whot? :confused:

[TeenZombie]

No I did not.

 

I removed the screw under the steering wheel and then tried to remove the horn pad, after realizing that I was going to have to force it, I didn't.

 

After talking to family members over the holidays they told me that their cars have that noise too and that it isnt hurting anything so I kind of got focused off of that and more towards getting my new speakers and deck installed.

 

And yes, I got them installed and they are awesome.

[k9sar]

No I did not.

 

I removed the screw under the steering wheel and then tried to remove the horn pad, after realizing that I was going to have to force it, I didn't.

 

After talking to family members over the holidays they told me that their cars have that noise too and that it isnt hurting anything so I kind of got focused off of that and more towards getting my new speakers and deck installed.

 

And yes, I got them installed and they are awesome.

excellent solution. Fix the scraping noise by covering it with a stereo upgrade!

 

I have solved many a strange noise with my volume knob.

[TeenZombie]

Yeah, my new polks are so frekkin' loud!