by "Pangloss" <optimist@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 30, 2008 at 07:43 PM
"oakparker" <sholomg@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:4pih14hfhngs3u1rvb3q8pmjfj2ocqvjk3@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> My Civic was producing a squeeking noise from behind the steering
> wheel. Since it is still covered by warrenty, I brought it in to the
> dealer to look over. They told me that there was a reel behind the
> steering wheel that was unwinding cable when it shoudn't have. They
> replaced the reel and perhaps the cable. No more noise. Steering is
> fine.
>
> Would someone explain what this reel and cable are about? Thank you
> in advance.
>
Maintains electrical contact between switches/buttons on the steering
wheel
(horn, radio controls, cruise control, etc.) and their respective devices.
Remember, the steering wheel spins so there is a reel with very flexible
wire wrapped around it. It's called the cable reel.
