[codelilac]

Yeah so I'm back with another sound related question, lol.


My steering wheel is creaky. It's not really during normal turning, but when I grip it/do anything that involves an in and out force rather than left and right it makes a creaky plastic sound.

I don't want to have the dealer think I'm an asshat, is this normal? Should I care about it? Am I being knit picky?

[Golddog]

Not being a smarty, but why would you need to put any in/out force on it? Is the in/out force pushing forward or pulling back on the steering wheel?

[codelilac]

Originally Posted by Golddog

Not being a smarty, but why would you need to put any in/out force on it? Is the in/out force pushing forward or pulling back on the steering wheel?

Whenever making a sharp left or right, it's kind of impossible for me to do a perfect left to right steer without a little bit of pulling or pushing depending on the direction (severe scoliosis, just quite literally how my arms move "straight).

It's mostly on the pushing in that I notice a creak. I can't pinpoint where it's coming from, I've felt all around the wheel while getting it to do it and im not feeling anything/able to mute it by keeping my hand on something, so definitely coming from inside the housing.

[Golddog]

I read in some cases that pulling up and down, in and out several times on the steering column (as if you were adjusting the tilt and telescopic part of the steering column) helped. Also, in another BMW forum, the owner had his steering wheel removed, and the service department greased several steering components and that took care of it. Worth trying the first one and if it doesn’t work, hit the dealership and have them address it. Good luck on a quick resolution.

[Scolpendra]

Mine does this too, it's frustrating, agree with you.

[bobkat09]

Mine did that too when I first got the car
Since then it’s getting better and after 15k miles I don’t really notice it anymore

[jpf340]

Same issue here. Creaky noises from in/out forces especially at the 9 and 3 position on the wheel for me. I’ve also got some form of a buzzing noise and not sure if it’s part of the wheel or further front in the dash area. I’m around 15K in miles and haven’t tried the tilting / telescoping idea yet.

[Coconut]

Had the same thing until I removed the front steering wheel trim and put some tesa tape along key contact areas, those being the contact points on the edge of the trim. Instructions on how to remove the trim here:

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2040074

[ninja_geezer]

snap ive just put a thread on here never saw this ,its just started doing it so annoying.

[ninja_geezer]

just been out in car cold 5c no sun and guess what zero creaking ,but the headlamp juice has returned ,just can win with this car too cold or too warm....

[7ssainf]

Yes you are not alone. I got cracking sound when i press the left side near the airbag. Thinking of getting carbon fiber trim and fixing this in one go

[Vahagn]

Mine did too. Took to the dealer, took care of it under the warranty. I think they put some tape inside the wheel.