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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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Am new member and enjoy the many helpful comments. The steering on my '04 C5 groans when turning sharply. I especially notice it in parking lots where there is no road noise and pulling into parking spaces.
The dealer service rep tells me this is normal for C5's. Is he full of beans or has anyone else experienced this?
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Well mine does it. I turn up the radio. Hope someone has the answer.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Sounds like it's low on fluid to me. Have you checked that yet?
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MagikDraggin
Sounds like it's low on fluid to me. Have you checked that yet?
Check for leaks too (unlikely, but worth a look).
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Fluid level is topped...sounds like this is not a common problem after all.
Thanks for the replies!
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Mine also does it but it is a direct result of the steering wheel rubbing the column material. Listen closely and see if it is not coming from the column itself right behind the steering wheel.
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