Possible power steering pump problem?

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Possible power steering pump problem?

March 08, 2006, 09:00:06 AM

Hey guys,

I noticed yesterday that my car is making a new noise. I think its the power steering pump, but I haven't had a chance to locate it for sure. I figured I'd throw it out there to you guys cause maybe one of you have had a similar experience.

Whenever I'm turning (I notice it seems more prevalent when making left turns) I get a weird sound coming from under the hood. Its definitely something rotating because its a steady chirping or metallic sound like a bearing or something. Once I straighten the wheel up again it soon clears up, but sometimes continues for a brief time period. While sitting still and turning the wheel I haven't been able to make it do it though... I'm gonna rip into it soon but I figured I'd throw it out there incase anybody has some insight.

Thanks a million!

Possible power steering pump problem?

Reply #1 – March 08, 2006, 09:35:56 AM

notice any puddles lately? that noise you talk about is probably what you think... check for fluid, also mine makes the noise more when i turn left also.

Possible power steering pump problem?

Reply #2 – March 08, 2006, 09:43:41 AM

I noticed the fluid was a tad low. Just barely not touching the stick when hot. Topped it off and its still doing it this morning...

Possible power steering pump problem?

Reply #3 – March 10, 2006, 12:25:41 AM

Yeah I'm going to guess your ps pump is on its way out. Time to upgrade to a 15:1 rack and pump :D

Possible power steering pump problem?

Reply #4 – March 10, 2006, 04:30:22 PM

Oh yeah check to see if your rack is leaking as well. Don't want to change the pump and find out your rack was the problem.