Steering wheel squeak?

Tiny
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So last night it was nasty and rainy out all day and the temperatures were in low 70s. On the way home I had blasted the A/C in the car resulting in condensation on the inner windshield and the car being super cool inside. Would this lead to a little squeak in the steering wheel this morning? I noticed a bunch of condensation on my car, and it was much cooler out than usual I would say low 70s but I live in Florida so usually it's 80s or 90s but after last night's rainstorm it was a lot cooler out. Could that make a squeaky steering wheel?
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 AT 7:17 AM

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Tiny
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Chances are the squeak is caused by the steering shaft where it goes through the firewall. I would use some WD/40 to help stop the noise. I marked with a red arrow where you should apply the oil. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2025 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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Okay, so is this something normal in cooler more humid rainy climate?
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Thursday, June 5th, 2025 AT 12:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes, is does happen, if you upload as short video of the noise I can be sure. Please upload the video in your response.
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Friday, June 6th, 2025 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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I don't have a video, but I can describe it. It's an intermittent rubber squeak noise like there's tension and it's mainly when I turn the wheel left or right.
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Friday, June 6th, 2025 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Yep, I would use WD40 at the shaft point above.
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Friday, June 6th, 2025 AT 1:54 PM

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