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 Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:49 pm |
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Joined: Nov 21, 2010
Posts: 267
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Location: Middlesbrough
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Hello,
when i am driving my car and turn the wheel there is a whirring noise comping from the car. its just started to come on and is getting louder.
Any ideas, how to solve it?! 
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:56 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 898
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Location: Melton Mowbray Leicestershire
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Checked the power steering fluid recently?
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:57 pm |
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Joined: Sep 12, 2010
Posts: 1912
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Location: Manchester
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just when you turn it or when its on full lock?
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:01 pm |
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Joined: Nov 21, 2010
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Location: Middlesbrough
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just when you turn. if the steering wheel isnt completely straight it does it, but only when im driving. not if im still or going under 15mph ish it doesnt seem to do it, or its just quieter.
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:03 pm |
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Joined: Jan 30, 2011
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Location: South Shields
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I also have this, though only in full lock, its been getting slightly louder too, anybody know what the problem is ?
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:04 pm |
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Joined: Sep 12, 2010
Posts: 1912
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Location: Manchester
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just saw this  might be of some use to you but havent read through it all
Power steering noise
When the fluid is low and you add some, it may still need more after you run it for awhile. The reason is that as the pump pumps the fluid through the lines, this also normally pushes any air out the lines. Keep filling and checking after you start the car and turn the wheel from side to side all the way.
The bigger question is why do you need to add fluid? After you locate and fix that leak, you can address the whine. If it is a Ford, it may be somewhat normal. Like Drazi said, "It may be air trapped in the line." Or the pump may be damaged from running it dry, or there is bilge in the line, starving the pump. Let's assume you have kept up on the maintenance and have flushed the fluid when it was dirty. Let's also assume that the pump is not damaged and you have found and fixed any leaks. Try this: pull the fluid out of the reservior and add one bottle of Lucas brand power steering additive, and top with power steering fluid. I have found this stuff pretty good at resolving many power steering problems. I'm not a big supporter of "Snake Oil", but have had good luck with it.
If it's a Ford, it's because they use plastic parts in their casings, though most other car companies do the same. If that's not the case, then your pump is receiving too much stress from turning. Try lubing up the chassis and changing the fluid completely. It wouldn't hurt to check your lines either. Sometimes blockage can cause too much stress on the pump too.
First thing is why are you adding fluid. If it has a leak, then I would address that problem first. A pump will not bleed air out of the system if it is leaking. If everything seems to be okay and your pump still whines, then replace the pump, preferably with a new one from the dealer. The so-called rebuilt pumps that you can buy from places like Autozone, O'Reilly, etc. are cheaply rebuilt, especially if it's a Ford. They don't bleed out air properly, resulting in improper pump pressures. A good pump will bleed out almost immediately, with the turn of the wheel a few times. If it doesn't, then your pump will more than likely never completely bleed out. Buy a new pump from the dealer--it costs more, but if you're like me and don't like the noise, then it's worth it.
You probably have air trapped in the power steering fluid system. Bleed the air out by revving the engine to about 1500-2000 rpms and turning the steering wheel almost all the way from one side to the other a few times. This should bleed out the air and take care of your problem.
If the noise is similar to that of a dry bearing, then the problem is probably the power steering pump itself. If the noise you hear has a "click, click, click" to it when you make turns in your vehicle, then the problem is more-than-likely your CV joints. If the noise is screeching, check your belt for wear-and-tear and proper tension (see owner's manual), and the pulleys that the belt turns, including the air conditioning compressor motor and its clutch/pulley.
I just wanted to add another two cents about the topic of bleeding or burping the power steering system:
1. Know what type of power steering fluid is needed for your car. Some power steering pumps can use automatic transmission fluid, others have specific power steering fluid for each car, i.e. Honda requires and suggests that you use Honda's brand of power steering fluid (see owner's manual). Make sure you know, or the warranty from the dealership or from the parts store may be voided.
2. Before attaching the power steering belt, fill pump with required amount and type of fluid (see owner's manual), and then turn the pulley wheel by hand a few times. This helps cut down on dry turns before they can happen. If more power steering fluid is needed, fill accordingly.
3. Attach the power steering belt with proper amount of tension (see owner's manual).
4. Turn vehicle on and proceed to turn the steering wheel all the way right and left 3-4 times.
5. Turn the vehicle off, and examine that the belt tension is acceptable, and again check the level of fluid and fill accordingly.
6. Always, always check your owner's manual before performing any maintenance on your vehicle. An educated car owner is a safe car owner!
Read more: wiki.answers.com/Q/Why...z1Ig2cunrQ
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:36 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 1709
Trade Rating: +18
Location: London
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When ever I hear someone with a problem mentioning the word 'whirring' I am compelled to mention the problem I had.
I was getting the whirring noise when turning and also about 2000 revs.
I thought it had something to do with the fact I had just gone from 15" alloys to 17". But it wasn't.
Mechanics had a look, drove it and couldn't find anything.
Then MOT came along, cam belt was changed and the problem went.
So I always ask - have you had the cam belt changed recently? If not, is it due?
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Being the picky sort - I really hate it when people say this. Yes we all know what it looks like - but we all want to see the condition that yours is in! | |
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