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[Sten]

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

[MV6Danny]

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. Really puzzling 

[flyer 0712]

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..

[symes]

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
The part you need is directly behind steering wheel-HTH 

[symes]

This should help http://ecat24.com/opel/catalog/parts/1/30/136/3224/  last part of air bag section--part 1-3

[ronnyd]

My 95 Omega makes a similar noise but only when the weather is warmer, about 20c +.

[dbug]

This should help http://ecat24.com/opel/catalog/parts/1/30/136/3224/  last part of air bag section--part 1-3

+1 

[RobG]

A picture is what`s needed

[MV6Danny]

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.

[RobG]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1289931751/4

[MV6Danny]

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 

[MV6Danny]

not working on my pc just see a pic and when i click on pic wont play video. will upload to you tube now.

[Broomies Mate]

Works fine here Danny. 

[MV6Danny]

must be the settings on my pc then. 

[symes]

A picture is what`s needed

When you fitted this-did you follow instruction printed on it??