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[KCVXT]

My VXT's now done about 4k miles, and its developed quite a squeak when you turn the steering wheel. The noise appears to be coming from the column around the footwell area. This seems to be worse in the mornings when the cars cold. Anything to be worried about? Also, its also developed a really annoying slapping noise right under where the back of the drivers seat is (it sounds like a loose cable or panel slapping against the metal undertray to me?). Any ideas on what it is and how to fix it?!! Still loving the thing though!!

[PJG]

Mine does it on cold days, i have guessed it is just down to expanding / contracting plastics???

[waverunner]

The steering on my NA squeaked, and now the steering on my VXT does too, but only when the weather is cold and damp Mind you though, I squeak when its cold and damp - Doesn't everyone?

[L7OBO]

Mine squeaks too - Turn the music up louder!

[KCVXT]

Turning the music up is the solution to all my VX niggles to date! Sounds like it's nothing to worry about so I'll wait until my next service to get it looked at. cheers guys cheers

[waverunner]

welcome back wavey - good trip? did your vxt keep safe and sound?

cheers Skiddo - Nice to be back but soooooo much to catch up with on here.

Had a great trip - will try to post some piccies.

And the VXT? Well it was left out in the open through all that sh*tty winter weather for over 4 weeks and when I got back the central locking worked and I tentatively put the key on the ignition, pressed the button and......................... BROOM BROOM! Strarted first time!

Well impressed

[johnvx220]

Just had the a month athough the car is 5 monthes old (3700miles) and 2 days ago the steering wheel started to squeak. You can hear even with the radio on. Back to vauxhall.

[dkennedyVXT]

Mine was making strange noises too.....Vauxhall re-greased something and altered something else and it seems to be fine now.........You can tell i'm technical

[P11 COV]

Squeaking steering seems to come and go of it's own accord. The door started squeaking the other day. Thorney used his engineering skills to try and fix for me but did't have any effect. 2 Days later the squeak has moved to the engine cover. As Turboman would say 'it's all part of the enjoyment of owning a hand built car'

[caleebra]

What was the final word on this? TADTS and nothing to worry about?

I've noticed mine creaking when it's cold and I'm "dead" steering or steering at low speed. Thought it might just be one of those things but it's quite a worrying noise! Or maybe I'm just being paranoid?

Also found this thread:

http://www.vx220.org...queaky steering

edit: Just found this "fix" too...

Will have to give it a try...

http://www.vx220.org...eaking steering

Edited by caleebra, 11 March 2005 - 02:31 PM.

[woot_uk]

ive had squeaky steering a couple of times on both occassions the dealer greased the thing to fix it preety minor problem i reckon quite a strong smell in the car for a few days