What Causes the Humming Sound When Turning the Steering Wheel of a Car?
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The reasons for the humming sound when turning the steering wheel of a car are: 1. Friction between plastic components; 2. Friction between the steering column and the floor mat; 3. Faulty airbag clock spring inside the steering wheel; 4. Aging or excessive play in the steering tie rod ball joint; 5. Leaking dust cover of the steering gear; 6. Steering gear malfunction; 7. Faulty plane bearing or top rubber mount; 8. Improper tension or aging of the power steering belt; 9. Contaminated power steering fluid. Solutions to address the humming sound when turning the steering wheel include: 1. Replace the power steering fluid; 2. Adjust the belt tension or replace the belt; 3. Replace the steering gear; 4. Replace the dust cover or reapply grease; 5. Replace the steering tie rod ball joint and perform a wheel alignment.