2005 Other Nissan Models steering wheel noise

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PAULA BAKER
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Steering problem
2005 Other Nissan Models Two Wheel Drive Manual 34500 miles
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Help. When i turn the sterring wheel right on my nissan micra when pulling away or turning around it makes a noise that sounds like a spring winding up .When driving normally it is ok its just when pulling away or turning around.
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:28 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This may be the carbon brush and spring for the horn contact ring, not a big job, but the steering wheel will have to come off, so if you have air bags, get your mechanic to check this out for you.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:32 PM
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