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 Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:43 am |
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my car has recently developed this problem - the noise goes away when I straighten up and speed up. sounds like maybe slipping belt
power steering problem? fluid? pump? belt?
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:45 am |
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does the noise change with the revs?
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:47 am |
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no - don't think so - fairly constant pitch and then stops abruptly as I pull away
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:16 pm |
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I had a very similar issue and it turned out to be a problem with the power steering fluid. I had a hold and all my fluid had drained away.
It may be worth checking the level of fluid and topping up if needed (I got mine from ASDA/Euro Car parts for bout £3 a bottle).
It sorted my problem for a while but in the end I needed to replace a pipe as it was broken. But for you it could be it just needs topping up.
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:22 pm |
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| 97browng wrote: |
I had a very similar issue and it turned out to be a problem with the power steering fluid. I had a hold and all my fluid had drained away.
It may be worth checking the level of fluid and topping up if needed (I got mine from ASDA/Euro Car parts for bout £3 a bottle).
It sorted my problem for a while but in the end I needed to replace a pipe as it was broken. But for you it could be it just needs topping up. |
thanks for the info - will check the fluid level over the weekend.
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:57 pm |
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Another cause might be wheel alignment, tyres rubbing noise when turning. Check your wheel alignment, is tyre wear normal? steering pull in to one direction on straight road？
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:43 am |
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| kit325 wrote: |
| Another cause might be wheel alignment, tyres rubbing noise when turning. Check your wheel alignment, is tyre wear normal? steering pull in to one direction on straight road？ |
yeah, tortured tyres! sounds more likely!
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:58 am |
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If its only recently started it can't be tyres, & if it's only there when your on lock it's probaby not slipping belts. More likely to be a power steering problem like low fluid or pump.
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