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Unusual steering wheel column "brushing" noise?
My steering wheel makes an odd "brushing" noise when I turn it. The wheel turns very smoothly, and it doesn't rattle or rock (I replaced the steering column bushings, and steering rack, a couple years ago).
The horn works fine, as do the wipers. It sounds like an electrical contact issue. Suggestions as to what to replace? - Mike
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06-24-2015, 09:54 PM
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Check the horn contact ring and plunger, steering wheel off needed. First make sure its not as simple as the plastic mouldings top and bottom touching the turning wheel.
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06-24-2015, 11:48 PM
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+1 the horn has an electric wire attached to it (I think it is a ground). Why i do not know but every 5-7 years it starts to touch the inside o f the steering column....
Maybe it is a maintenance item.
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06-25-2015, 02:51 AM
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06-25-2015, 10:38 AM
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Thanks all, I will pull the steering wheel tomorrow and look for that wire. Hopefully, it's the culprit! That noise has been driving me nuts for far too long.
 - Mike
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06-27-2015, 09:50 PM
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Let us know what fixed it. I have an 86 930 that is making the same kind of noise. I already checked that the plastic molding is not touching the steering wheel. The steering column bushing was recently replaced by the PO.
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06-28-2015, 07:49 PM
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 I'll dig into the project tomorrow and report back... with pictures. - Mike
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06-28-2015, 08:51 PM
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I pulled the wheel off and it is obvious where the noise is coming from... copper on copper.
The part number (#911.613.521.00) comes up as a "Wiper Contact," which is odd. Assuming I can find that part, what about the part that is on the wheel? Any ideas? - Mike   
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06-29-2015, 05:33 PM
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Found it! It is called the "Slip Ring" (part #911.347.099.05)
- Mike
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