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Steering Column Rubbing Noise

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by dksachdev, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. dksachdev

    dksachdev New Member

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    Our 2009 Prius is just over one month old. With the car switched on, if I turn the steering column right or left, I can hear a noise which looks like something rubbing against the column. The dealer has changed the yoke sub-assembly, shaft sub-assembly and the airbag cable, but the noise is still there. Another brand new Prius has a similar noise but at a lower level.

    Any similar experience or solutiion?
     
    #1 dksachdev, Oct 29, 2008
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    I'd say it's normal. I had it on my 04 and I have it on my 09.
     
    #2 firepa63, Oct 29, 2008
  3. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    If the car is in Ready, and not moving, if I turn the wheel either direction I can hear the tires scrubbing on the concrete (I try to avoid this, BTW). Is that the same noise?
     
    #3 dogfriend, Oct 30, 2008
  4. edthefox5

    edthefox5 Senior Member

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    Yes I hear the exact same thing on my 07 too if I turn it lock to lock sitting. Its normal for our cars. Don't worry about it. When your driving you can't hear it though. When your driving you don't really turn the wheel that much or at least that quickly. I suspect there's quite a slip ring in there for all the steering wheel mounted electronics.
     
    #4 edthefox5, Oct 30, 2008
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    john_dough New Member

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    2008, pkg.2, 2 months old---I get it too. It's not annoying while driving.
     
    #5 john_dough, Oct 30, 2008
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    normal.
     
    #6 chriscard25, Oct 30, 2008
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