leetski

Just want to see if anyone came across this before i take it to a dealer under warranty. So the issue is some faint noise that sounds like a whirl of an electric motor when I turn the steering wheel say +90 or -90 (or more) degrees from its equilibrium position. I also think the rate of rotation may influence the amplitude of the noise. The faster I turn the wheel the louder the noise - proportional relationship. It seems to originate from the steering wheel column and not the engine bay. Though that is difficult to confirm by naked ear. At times after driving for a few hours the noise will disappear altogether.

I did some spirited driving (twisties) after which i started noticing this abnormality. The car is an '03 CL55 with a little over 60K miles.

Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?

alx

some steering pumps are noisier than others. its either ok or on its way out. noise in those is usually not a prequel to failure... (but in a fuel pump it usually is)

alex
few cars

t3flondon

I get that same sound after droppin the hammer usually when the car has not warmed up all the way, but it goes away, I need to take it in to check the fluid levels and the pump just to be sure, mine is a 03 CL55 as well.

BlownV8

The power steering pump is also the ABC pump. Yes, get it checked while under warranty. It's crazy expensive to change at the dealership.

leetski

Thanks to all for replies, i will proceed as advised.