Slightly Squeaky Steering Wheel
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Does anyone notice on a 2003ish S-Type R that the steering wheel slightly squeaks when steering. You can usually only hear it when the radio is off. I will pay close attention next time and try to better describe the squeak. But thought I might not have to if it turns out to be a common problem. Maybe the assembly needs grease??
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The bush can be a cause of a squeak but usually it is the pump. The additive is very cheap and generally works so is usually the first thing to try. There's a TSB about the bush, too, I think but basically you replace it if the problem turns out not to be the pump. I guess lubrication will work but you'll probably have to keep redoing it.
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Yes, I'd be surprised if it was the pump, but I'm no mechanic. I've heard noisy pumps before while steering. But this is more like a squeaky Windex cleaning noise coming from the steering wheel or column. Like leather on leather, or perhaps a rubber seal. Maybe I can post a video.
But it probably wouldn't hurt to try the additive.
But it probably wouldn't hurt to try the additive.
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My 06 was having the exact same symptoms....can only hear it with radio off.
The Jaguar dealer sells a 50 ml bottle of "stuff" that is an additive for the power steering system. The local Jag dealer is 2 hours away, so he shipped it to me...cost $12 for the "stuff" and $8 shipping....got it the next day.
There is a long an elaborate procedure associated with the TSB for this issue....I did not do all of that.
I sucked out as much power steering fluid as I could with a turkey baster, re-filled it with Mobil Synthetic Multivehicle ATF (Dexron an required according to the owners manual). Drove it for two days, and re-did the same thing....two more times. This was an attempt to swap out as much old fluid as possible.
The last time I sucked out the fluid, I first added the Jaguar "stuff" and filled it up with the Mobil ATF....
Then I started the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Then I turned the steering wheel lock-to-lock 4 times.
Drove the car about ten miles, and no more noise...that was about 4 weeks ago. I was especially concerned about the really cold weather setting in, but absolutely no issues so far.
So, pretty eash fix....give it a try for $12....the dealer wanted $300 to do the job?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
The Jaguar dealer sells a 50 ml bottle of "stuff" that is an additive for the power steering system. The local Jag dealer is 2 hours away, so he shipped it to me...cost $12 for the "stuff" and $8 shipping....got it the next day.
There is a long an elaborate procedure associated with the TSB for this issue....I did not do all of that.
I sucked out as much power steering fluid as I could with a turkey baster, re-filled it with Mobil Synthetic Multivehicle ATF (Dexron an required according to the owners manual). Drove it for two days, and re-did the same thing....two more times. This was an attempt to swap out as much old fluid as possible.
The last time I sucked out the fluid, I first added the Jaguar "stuff" and filled it up with the Mobil ATF....
Then I started the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Then I turned the steering wheel lock-to-lock 4 times.
Drove the car about ten miles, and no more noise...that was about 4 weeks ago. I was especially concerned about the really cold weather setting in, but absolutely no issues so far.
So, pretty eash fix....give it a try for $12....the dealer wanted $300 to do the job?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
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The noise is not the pump. It's from a seal in the rack and it's transmitted up the steering column. I have attached the TSB with the correct part number for the additive. The Lincoln LS also suffers from this and Ford has a similar additive. I still wonder if they are the same magic juice??
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That is PRECISELY what the pump seal sounds like. Try the additive.
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Mine squeaks too occasionally. Its the clock spring for the air bag on mine. We are so used to it we don't hear it.
I added the fluid and it has been quiet for a year now..
It was not the clock spring and I was very leery on using "magic" additives.
I have egg on my face now!!
I added the fluid and it has been quiet for a year now..
It was not the clock spring and I was very leery on using "magic" additives.
I have egg on my face now!!
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In addition to the additive, I periodically spray lithium white grease (CRC I think) on the steering column u-joints. That seems to quiet any resisual noise. I also use this on the brake pedal mechanism, the door jambs and locks. The S-Type seems to have been assembled "dry" in that the various mechanisms don't have the lubrication other cars seem to have.
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The noise is not the pump. It's from a seal in the rack and it's transmitted up the steering column. I have attached the TSB with the correct part number for the additive. The Lincoln LS also suffers from this and Ford has a similar additive. I still wonder if they are the same magic juice??
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