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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Sten on 24 May 2013, 22:16:39

Title: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: Sten on 24 May 2013, 22:16:39
Hey all.. I've got an intermittent rubbing noise coming from the steering wheel / column area (inside the cabin) which occurs when turning left only. Its starting to drive me slightly mad.. any ideas how to fix?

Many thanks :)
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 25 May 2013, 00:26:06
I think I have the same problem. It doesnt do it all the time but its not a rubbing it like a squeel but not high pitched. Hard to explain. Like something is vibrating up through the column and into the steering wheel. I am assuming that its something to do with the power steering or steering box. If I can manage to get a video I will post it up so you can hear the noise. :y Really puzzling  :-\
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: flyer 0712 on 25 May 2013, 00:31:50
I  had the same problem......turning left a rubbing noise below the steering wheel..this became worse until something broke and jammed the wheel.....it turned out to be the steering wheel squib which worked the indicators....took steering wheel off and replaced the black round box that goes around the colomn and that fixed it.. :-\ :-\ :y :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: symes on 25 May 2013, 07:54:36
Same as mine-it is part of air-bag system too- when you get one to fit-leave battery on your car disconnected for at least 30 minutes before you remove steering wheel-otherwise you will have air-bag light on when done :y
The part you need is directly behind steering wheel-HTH  :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: symes on 25 May 2013, 16:12:01
This should help http://ecat24.com/opel/catalog/parts/1/30/136/3224/  last part of air bag section--part 1-3 :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: ronnyd on 25 May 2013, 19:10:20
My 95 Omega makes a similar noise but only when the weather is warmer, about 20c +. :-\
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: dbug on 25 May 2013, 20:53:22
This should help http://ecat24.com/opel/catalog/parts/1/30/136/3224/  last part of air bag section--part 1-3 :y

+1  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: RobG on 25 May 2013, 20:56:56
A picture is what`s needed ;D
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 25 May 2013, 22:30:11
Thats not whats wrong with mine. Mine is more a mechanical squeel and its going through the whole column. Replaced my pfl squib 2 weeks ago with one from mfl so I could have steering wheel controls for stereo and stilk does it. I have nit had a chance to sort a video out yet. But hope to in next coupke of days and will post on here when done. :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: RobG on 26 May 2013, 00:14:02
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1289931751/4
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 27 May 2013, 00:01:07
Right i have been out in the car today and have taken a video of the steering you can hear the noise. Its rather strange. Does anyone know what it is? ??? Only does it when turning left. Hope the video works if not will upload to youtube and post link  :y


(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h355/dantheman1978/th_20130526_172447-1.jpg) (http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h355/dantheman1978/20130526_172447-1.mp4)
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 27 May 2013, 00:02:17
not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: Broomies Mate on 27 May 2013, 00:07:37
Works fine here Danny.  :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 27 May 2013, 00:53:59
must be the settings on my pc then.  :-[
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: symes on 27 May 2013, 10:24:09
A picture is what`s needed ;D
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg.html)
When you fitted this-did you follow instruction printed on it??
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: RobG on 27 May 2013, 13:22:01
A picture is what`s needed ;D
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/AIRBAGSQUIB.jpg.html)
When you fitted this-did you follow instruction printed on it??
No need to as I`ve never had to replace one :)
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: slowboy on 27 May 2013, 15:37:26
+2 :-* :-*
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: Richard A on 27 May 2013, 18:16:58
I had the very same 'noise' on two of the Omega's I owned, it did appear to come from the steering column, however in both cases the problem turned out to be the 'Traffic Master' unit wires which had become twisted around the 'column',
having come detached from the velcro mounting strap (a very Hi-Tech bracket)
Hope this helps.
RichardA
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: symes on 27 May 2013, 18:44:05
not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.
I reckon its your pump or steering box at fault-odds are-pump
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 27 May 2013, 19:14:10
not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.
I reckon its your pump or steering box at fault-odds are-pump
Thats what I was thinking as its vibrating the whole steering column.
I am not going to try and fix it as everything is working. If it breaks completely then I will fix it. :y
Glad the video worked dont know whats wrong with my pc. :-\
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 27 May 2013, 19:16:18
Just tried it on my phone and it works fine. :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: symes on 27 May 2013, 21:26:15
not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.
I reckon its your pump or steering box at fault-odds are-pump
Thats what I was thinking as its vibrating the whole steering column.
I am not going to try and fix it as everything is working. If it breaks completely then I will fix it. :y
Glad the video worked dont know whats wrong with my pc. :-\
got a pump here -come and get it mate--free- :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: MV6Danny on 28 May 2013, 14:17:32
not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.
I reckon its your pump or steering box at fault-odds are-pump
Thats what I was thinking as its vibrating the whole steering column.
I am not going to try and fix it as everything is working. If it breaks completely then I will fix it. :y
Glad the video worked dont know whats wrong with my pc. :-\
got a pump here -come and get it mate--free- :y
Thanks wont be able to come for a couple of weeks as I am pretty busy. I will pm you when I am free and see if you still have it. Nice one :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2013, 14:26:01
That sounds like the horn wiring shorting out :-\

Pop the airbag off along with the upper shroud and check the condition of the squib wiring :y

Any wear on the wiring should be obvious :y
Title: Re: Rubbing noise from steering column
Post by: symes on 28 May 2013, 14:38:35
not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.
I reckon its your pump or steering box at fault-odds are-pump
Thats what I was thinking as its vibrating the whole steering column.
I am not going to try and fix it as everything is working. If it breaks completely then I will fix it. :y
Glad the video worked dont know whats wrong with my pc. :-\
got a pump here -come and get it mate--free- :y
Thanks wont be able to come for a couple of weeks as I am pretty busy. I will pm you when I am free and see if you still have it. Nice one :y
no worries it will be in there for eternity-got to find it if you need it- :D ;D