Faint squeak in steering column?

[wildthing]

Hi,
I've noticed a faint squeak which appears to be coming from the steering column - not constant, but occurs when I am turning left or right to a reasonable degree.
Only hear it at low speeds (though maybe engine noise covers it at highway speeds).
Any thoughts, or is my imagination running away with me?
Thanks

[Rob_Wood]

I used to get a faint echo from the nut holding the wheel, but then after a while someone said I should check out the CV joints. Is yours a 4WD? Maybe check the CVs?

[Gipsy]

Well Rob that's to be expected... A faint echo from the nut holding the wheel

[wildthing]

Thanks Rob, yes, 4WD. Did check the CVs and removed some dust and grit from our last trip, but maybe further investigation warranted .... though sound seems to be inside the car near the steering wheel column (even if the nut holding the wheel sits perfectly still )

[Rob_Wood]

Thanks Rob, yes, 4WD. Did check the CVs and removed some dust and grit from our last trip, but maybe further investigation warranted .... though sound seems to be inside the car near the steering wheel column (even if the nut holding the wheel sits perfectly still )

Although possible, it's unlikely to be the top bearing. More likely some cowling / shrouding plastic might be rubbing on something. I had a kombi years ago and the blinker mechanism shat itself and made noises when turning the wheel. Couldn't get a straight replacement straight away so threw in a two way toggle switch for the blinkers, removing the old mechanism removed the noise and all I had to do was remember to turn the blinkers off every time. Quite annoying after a while. Sometimes even made the nut holding the wheel make grumbling and groaning noises.