Steering Noise (Video)

[Valo_Soul]

Hello everyone,

My bad luck seems to be continuing. As of yesterday, I've been having a strange squeal when turning the steering wheel. I see absolutely no evidence of a power steering leak, and the fluid level seems totally fine. Just a bit below full, when cold.

Thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuVpvT_4jto

 

[iSOBigD]

I've never had that exact sound, but a bit of cracking/snapping/plastic sound usually means you should change your steering wheel clockspring, so this could be related.

I had that issue and it was "fixed" under warranty...but by fixed I mean they did nothing, didn't test it, told me it was fixed and now I need to have another garage actually do it. You can also do it yourself but if it's under warranty you might as well save the 90$.

 

[Valo_Soul]

The dealership took the steering wheel and components apart, and still have no idea what's causing the sound. SO that's that...