What Causes the Squeaking and Friction Noise in Civic's Steering Wheel?

[LePaige]

Civic's steering wheel squeaking and friction noise is caused by metal friction sound or tire grinding sound. Metal friction sound: The noise when turning the steering wheel while stationary is likely due to the friction between the spring steel plate of the horn wire transmission and the steering wheel. The sound usually comes from inside the car and is a rustling metal friction noise. The solution is to apply some lubricant at the friction point between the spring steel plate and the steering wheel. Tire grinding sound: If the noise occurs while driving, it usually comes from the front suspension outside the car. If it's a sharp squeaking sound, it is likely caused by excessive or insufficient front wheel toe-in, resulting in non-parallel steering of the front wheels when turning, leading to tire grinding noise. If it's a clattering sound, it indicates excessive wear of the car's half-shaft CV joint, which needs to be replaced. Typically, noise when turning left indicates damage to the right-side CV joint.