firstkill

I was wondering if anyone ever heard of a whining sound when turning hard at low speeds (u turn or parking)

I have no idea what it could be... and im hoping its not power steering related.
this is around 20k miles and my car is due for B service
i just wanted an idea so i can ask them to look at it.


thanks

~fk

TimmyC230boy

I have the same thing. I have 19,xxx on my car and it whines when turning at slow speeds and also when its cold. I'll have them look at it.

Buellwinkle

It could be low on fluid, all PS systems will whine/make noise when low. I took mine in because it made scraping noises when turning left and they couldn't find out why but they replaced the PS pump anyway and that cleared it up.

firstkill

the power steering pump isnt powered by the crank pully is it?


oh Buellwinkle co pilot is a neat toy!

~fk

o2bsurreal

Slightly low steering fluid was the fix for me when I had this problem. It wasn't even technically low on fluid, it just wasn't "full."

firstkill

great,
is this condsidered a fluid that they top off for "B service" ?


thanks
fk

Matt230K

Are you turning the wheel and holding it as far as it can go? If you do this, it will make a noise in any car. I believe that this is hard on the power steering pump or something like that. I know that it isn't good. So don't hold the wheel at full lock, ease off just a bit till it stops making that sound.

Lynn

Yes.

Buellwinkle

You are funny, everything is powered by the crank pulley but the ps pump is on the plane that is the original size. I took mine into the dealer and they made excuses about the car being lowered but they replaced the pump anyway and all is well.

It's good you are having fun with Co Pilot, it is a cool toy!