my steering column has started to make a grinding noise when turning,I have checked my power steering fluid,what can this be? and what do i do to fix it?

What do you drive??!!!

I have the exact same problem, sort of like a scratching sound isn't it. Happened out of no where aswel.

What do you drive??!!!

Hi, its a P-reg 1.4 8v 6n buddy!

Edited 16 May, 200818 yr by jon H

I have the exact same problem, sort of like a scratching sound isn't it. Happened out of no where aswel.

yeah!! its a gritty scratching noise and its really annoying!!! started 2 days ago, want to get it fixed as soon as possible. anyone know what this might be?

Had this in my old polo. Its dirt and grit behind the steering wheel. A garage did it for me when I had my MOT done, but they took the steering wheel off and cleaned the splines where it connects. This should sort the problem.

Had this in my old polo. Its dirt and grit behind the steering wheel. A garage did it for me when I had my MOT done, but they took the steering wheel off and cleaned the splines where it connects. This should sort the problem.

yeah that could be it!!, do you think i could do this myself bearing in mind i have an air bag?

Yes, if your careful!!! Disconnect the battery to be safe!!!

I had this problem on my mk2 golf, it was the the contact ring that allows the horn to work all the way through the steering lock, it had worn and split, agh!!

Be careful though, I've got a nasty scar on my hand off an airbag, not nice!!

Yes, if your careful!!! Disconnect the battery to be safe!!!

I had this problem on my mk2 golf, it was the the contact ring that allows the horn to work all the way through the steering lock, it had worn and split, agh!!

Be careful though, I've got a nasty scar on my hand off an airbag, not nice!!

thanks for the reply mate, will probably get someone more experienced to do it for me as it is the first car i have owned with an air bag!!

No worries!!

Better safe than sorry!!!

i get it easy option is to hoover it an itll go for awhile an just repeat wen it comes back

I had this too, but then it went away on its own

spray some wd40 down the back of the steering wheel!

..make sure you get a towel or something to catch the drips

will try all!! thanks people!!!!

i had this untill yesterday.

i just moved it up and down a few times

i get it easy option is to hoover it an itll go for awhile an just repeat wen it comes back

hoover did the job

give it a tug

sometimes its by the grit

but can be the steering wheel

earth cable

Rob