Creak from steering column

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MCDK
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Noticed a very quiet squeak/creak from my steering when manourvering at low speed. Bit annoying but not really worth a dealer trip on its own as the dealer is 50 miles away. Had similar on my SQ5 but it was quieter than the Macan.

Anyone else had or have this issue?

Scott Cowan
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Post by Scott Cowan »

Had the same issue in my previous Macan. Part of the steering needed lubricating. Nothing major from what I remember, but would not wait overly long to get it seen to.
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MCDK
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Post by MCDK »

Thanks Scott. Was it a dealer job to get it sorted or is it somewhere I can lubricate myself?
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Post by Scott Cowan »

I'm not sure if it's something that can be done yourself. I would also do a search on the forum as this has been brought up before. Definitely last year at some point.
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MCDK
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Anyone able to locate the thread Scott is referring to? Search doesn't seem to be working for me.
Epoc13
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Post by Epoc13 »

How strange, I have just come on looking for information on exactly this issue. Search doesn't seem to be working so well so any pointers to more information would be good.
John_M
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Post by John_M »

Another thread may have some info
Forums are index on google so you can search site like site:macanownersclub.co.uk creak
MCDK
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Post by MCDK »

Thanks John

So it seems like it went away for the owner in that other thread. Maybe I will be so lucky as well.
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Post by Scott Cowan »

I had my Macan most of last year and there was a thread on it. I think there is more than one possible cause for a creaking noise coming from the steering. Mine did go away at times, then would come back louder than before. Some (if I remember rightly) mentioned creaking due to those with leather covered steering column. Mine definitely was a lubrication issue which was pointed out by the OPC.
Manual 992 GT3 Touring (due January 2024)
2014 LR Defender 110 JE Engineering restomod 4.8L V8
BMW 330E (my wife's car)
Macan Turbo
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