What Causes the Steering Noise in a Passat?

[NoraLynn]

Reasons for steering noise in a Passat: friction sounds, tire scrubbing noise, excessive wear of the half-shaft CV joint. Steering noise when parked: This is likely the sound of the horn wire transmission spring steel plate rubbing against the steering wheel. The noise usually comes from inside the car and is a rustling metal friction sound. The solution is to apply some lubricant at the contact point between the spring steel plate and the steering wheel. Steering noise while driving: The noise usually comes from the front suspension outside the vehicle. If it's a sharp sound, it may be due to excessive or insufficient front wheel toe-in, causing tire scrubbing noise when the front wheels don't turn parallel during steering. If it's a dull sound, it's likely caused by excessive wear of the vehicle's half-shaft CV joint.