Squeaky/Rubbing Steering Wheel (2016 XF)

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Sep 27, 2019 | 11:19 PM

sksahai

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Squeaky/Rubbing Steering Wheel (2016 XF)

Hi
2016 XF R Sport AWD with 19k miles, Houston, TX.
In the last week I have noticed a squeaky steering column with turning the wheel.
Squeaky is not the right word, it sounds like a servo motor is trying to hard. Best description I can give is that it sounds like the windshield wiper motors are turning on.
It sound like it is in the steering column, and makes noises even with 2 to 3 degrees turning of the wheel, the intensity of the noise is not related to the degree of turning or speed of the car.
Thoughts?
EDIT: The sound reminds me of windshield wipers on "high" / "fast" setting

Last edited by sksahai; Sep 28, 2019 at 01:53 PM. Reason: More info

Sep 29, 2019 | 11:11 AM

mleskovar

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Have you tried moving the steering wheel in or out, up or down, to see if the noise is still there?

Oct 2, 2019 | 07:37 PM

Yehaman

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It’s the wrapping inside the steering column. Known issues with Range Rover Discoveries. Your dealer should be able to resolve, pain in the *** though.