Why does a new car make noise when turning the steering wheel in place?

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New car making noise when turning the steering wheel in place may be due to new car break-in, friction between the spring steel plate and the steering wheel, or issues with the shock absorber. New car break-in: If the new car hasn't been properly broken in, turning the steering wheel in place may produce noise. The noise will disappear after some use, so there's no need to worry in this case. Spring steel plate friction with the steering wheel: The sound of the spring steel plate for the horn wire transmission rubbing against the steering wheel usually comes from inside the car and is a rustling metal friction sound. The solution is to apply some lubricating oil at the friction point between the spring steel plate and the steering wheel. Shock absorber issue: If the noise is heard from outside the car when turning the steering wheel, it might be due to lack of lubrication in the shock absorber's plain bearing. Simply open the hood and listen to see if the sound is coming from the top of the shock absorber mount to confirm if it's from the plain bearing. If the plain bearing lacks oil, applying some grease can help. If the noise persists after greasing, replacement is the only option.