Scraping/rubbing noise when turning the sterring wheel

[BLACK6N_POLO]

My uncle has just bought a purple 1.4L 6n -- and occasionally when u turn the steering wheel there is a scrapping noise (inside the car) -- plastic against plastic i think --- a mate told me he knew some one with this problem and he had to remove the steering wheel and rub some thing dwn-- has any one gt/had this prob??? how do u fix it ?? step by step if possible plz

thanks if u can help!

[polo_mf]

jason my car had this problem not someone i know!! ill find out for u tonite

[waseem0000]

i has faced a problem as this and it was in the suspinions and some stuffz there witch tied with the tyres
sorry i cant explan really cuz of ma weak english

[13twelve]

i had it to

every few months it would happen



and then dissapear real quick



how ever, the supporting bracket that held the wheel height locking thing in place, broke.

[James0121]

i had this problem and posted it a while back this is quoted from the post i put it has solved it and never had the noise back.


"The scrapping noise is probably and more than likely the horn connection! these is a ring of brass on the steering collum, and on the back of ur steering wheel is a sorta springy pin! its those rubbing together as u turn the wheel!

remember i have been in ur car and i know the sound that u are talking about and i'm sure i told u this before!

u need to remove the steering wheel (not sure how), clean up the surfaces with some rag or summit and i used a bit of silicone grease to stop mine making noise! when i did that it got quieter and quieter as time went on and it has now gone i believe! "

[AshBlueMk4]

On some models there is a rubber boot if the recall has not been done. The boot should be removed because it squeeks against the bulkhead

ash

[mysteryboy]

could be something to do with wheel alignement.... (dont take my word for it just a possibility)