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LCJ



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Annoying squeak - possibly steering column?
My 110 has developed an immensely frustrating squeak that sounds like its coming from the steering column. It's high pitched and is lots of little squeaks one after the other, for want of a better way of describing it!

It's not the clutch pedal. I can make the brake pedal squeak by wiggling it but it's a different noise so I dont think its that.

The difficulty is that it only makes the noise when moving, so I cant really stick my head down there to locate it more accurately Rolling Eyes

Anyone else experienced this?
Post #46680 29th Nov 2010 9:16pm
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warren



Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black
Does it do it more when your going over bumps? Mine does it every now and again and it turned out the be the seat base.
Post #46685 29th Nov 2010 9:51pm
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LCJ



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Hmm not noticeably more, but as that's an easy fix I'll start there in the morning Thumbs Up
Post #46687 29th Nov 2010 10:02pm
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rick



Member Since: 07 Mar 2008
Location: Perth
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Australia 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
My mystery squeak turned out to be the drivers side very back seat (7 seater) - strange, the squeaks sounded much closer, I could swear they were coming from the front (sounds really do carry far in a Defender).
Cheers,
Rick. 1998 RR HSE
2007 RRS TDV6
2008 Defender 110
2015 Discovery Sport
Post #46703 30th Nov 2010 5:58am
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LCJ



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Thanks, will check that too.

Bigger priority right now though is the rear windscreen, which shattered while out in the snow this afternoon Thud
Post #46795 30th Nov 2010 6:03pm
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parktag



Member Since: 30 Sep 2008
Location: Brittany
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France 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver
I thought i had a dashboard squeak but it turned out to be the bolt in the corner of the roof(front left) coming loose. At least i can fix the leaks while the headlining is out. 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco
Post #46807 30th Nov 2010 6:45pm
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eutek



Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I had a similar mystery squeak, it turned out to be the passenger side rear seat. It was coming from somewhere in the hinge mechanism.

It took ages to find however, because it appeared to be coming from all over the place. I needed the help of the missus to find it.

Funny acoustics in these Defenders.
Post #46970 1st Dec 2010 5:58pm
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alantd



Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
I was very proud when mine started squeaking - finally a REAL defender Very Happy

Exactly as you described (in fact I have 2). They sound like they're coming from the front because the sound bounces off the windscreen in front of you.

I've got cargo barriers, window guards, tool boxes... in the back so I've given up trying to find it Rolling with laughter One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition
Post #47176 2nd Dec 2010 10:15pm
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4wheeler



Member Since: 13 Apr 2010
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Australia 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Chawton White
I think others might have mentioned this in other posts but on some vehicles the OBD II (on board diagnostics) connector port below the steering column dash section above the pedals (under the cover) can rattle/squeek as the securing bolt loosens with time. Mine did this on my 07 Defender. I found it when I fitted up a ScanGauge II unit to the port. Since then the rattle has ceased. Worth checking just in case.
Post #47197 3rd Dec 2010 4:27am
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LCJ



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Thanks all, seems like I'm looking for a needle in a haystack of squeaking needles, but when it warms up I'll get started.

In the meantime I'm still waiting for a new rear windscreen from Landrover. They reckon they cant get through the snow and I wont have one until Tuesday! I found that irritating, cold, but slightly ironic Banging Head
Post #47227 3rd Dec 2010 10:43am
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spudfan



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Ireland 
You can get a squeak coming from the dashboard area when your higes get very dry. Squirk some WD40 or similar stuff on the hinge rubbers where they swivel. That should sort one of your squeaks. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #47232 3rd Dec 2010 11:13am
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WelshGas



Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
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Wales 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Ref: OBD connector squeak/rattle. On my 2010 it is just a push fit into a holder. Found out when I fitted a Scangauge. Flap cannot close with connector plugged in so pushed the OBD connector out and took it behind the speaker where there is a big space to accommodate the OBD connector with the Scangauge connector plugged in.
Post #47272 3rd Dec 2010 3:23pm
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Laurie



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
My TD5 sqeaked in hot weather when the trim on the steering wheel expanded enough to rub slightly on the binnacle trim. Cured by silicone grease.
Post #47273 3rd Dec 2010 3:42pm
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nikojo



Member Since: 05 Aug 2011
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I had a very similar "squeek"......like a mouse. Took the whole dash apart and NOTHING.

It was the bonnet hinge where the plastic insert is!!!!!!!!! A little silicone grease and it's GONE.

Was driving me nuts for weeks.........became obsessed with it.
Post #90888 23rd Sep 2011 4:38pm
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John110



Member Since: 20 Nov 2011
Location: Co. Meath
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Ireland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I've another very annoying squeak coming from the 2 front doors (2003 110 Crew cab)It's driving me nuts, especially now that I have sound deadening and disco gears fitted. I'm fitting 2011 bottom door seals tomorrow, any other ideas? Yet again thanks in advance for any help
Cheers
John For those who understand, no explanation is needed...
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible
Post #110468 28th Dec 2011 10:02pm
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