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Weird noises when steering wheel turned to max
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2010 C300 RWD Auto, 2010 Prius, 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera
Weird noises when steering wheel turned to max
I heard some weird noises when I was turning in a parking lot over the weekend. I had the steering wheel turned to max/lock (I don't recall which direction) and was moving forward then I heard some assortment of weird noises, which went away as I turned the steering wheel just a little back towards center. Not sure what the noise was I don't really want to attempt to reproduce. But, wanted to see if anyone had any experience with that.
I did a search and only found this: https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...n-turning.html
I did a search and only found this: https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...n-turning.html
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2020 C363 S / 2007 SLK55 / 2016 F150 4x4 / 1998 Cobra Convertible
Do you have oversized tires? If so it could be inner fender rubbing. Also, have you checked your power steering fluid level? It might be a bit low.
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2007 E350, 2010 C300, 2008 R350
I experience whining near lock, had my SA check it, and they told me that my fluid levels were fine/no air entrapment. I checked it myself and it looked fine, but its a ****ty dipstick and hard to read.
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W204 2008 C350
A lot of cars do this sadly. It's the power steering pump under full load and the power steering fluid is low. Some are a lot louder than others. Rule of thumb is, you really aren't supposed to lock the steering wheel all the way, at least not for any extended period as you can enhance wear on the power steering pump. (very lil chance you'll ever need to on a regular). Check your fluid, top it off.
If you hear it under regular conditions...then you have an issue.
If you hear it under regular conditions...then you have an issue.
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Is it a whine that your are hearing (like an old fire-truck emergency siren), or is it a popping noise? If it is a whine, your power steering fluid is probably low - just add a bit (the dipstick is ****ty/hard to tell). If it is a popping noise, it could be your torque arm bearings popping / starting to go. Its a pretty common issue on the w204's.
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Is it a whine that your are hearing (like an old fire-truck emergency siren), or is it a popping noise? If it is a whine, your power steering fluid is probably low - just add a bit (the dipstick is ****ty/hard to tell). If it is a popping noise, it could be your torque arm bearings popping / starting to go. Its a pretty common issue on the w204's.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Most common is as jct suggests. Aerated fluid whisteling through the pressure release valves. These systems are very level sensitive. Top up if low. Turn steering from lock to lock 5 times to prime & de-aerate - check level again.
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Is it a whine that your are hearing (like an old fire-truck emergency siren), or is it a popping noise? If it is a whine, your power steering fluid is probably low - just add a bit (the dipstick is ****ty/hard to tell). If it is a popping noise, it could be your torque arm bearings popping / starting to go. Its a pretty common issue on the w204's.
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A lot of cars do this sadly. It's the power steering pump under full load and the power steering fluid is low. Some are a lot louder than others. Rule of thumb is, you really aren't supposed to lock the steering wheel all the way, at least not for any extended period as you can enhance wear on the power steering pump. (very lil chance you'll ever need to on a regular). Check your fluid, top it off.
If you hear it under regular conditions...then you have an issue.
If you hear it under regular conditions...then you have an issue.
