Infinti Issue

[IceManQX4]

Has only experienced with their QX4 or any Infiniti where you start up the car and you get a squeaking noise?
I can almost wager that is has to do with a fan belt, as you hear it noticeably only at startup and if your turning your wheel all the way to the left or right.
I think it has to do with the fan belt just needing wd40, but can anyone confirm that this has also happened to you?
I recently just purchased a used 02 QX4.
Thanks

[Broke_as_****]

If it's dependent on the steering it's going to either be the power steering pump belt or the power steering pump. Likely the belt.

[IceManQX4]

Thanks for the info.

I hear this noise mainly at startup.... it only happens when the ignition turns on for a second.

The only other time I hear this noise is when I am turning the wheel to the left or right, so for example when I am pulling out of a parking spot.

Would this kind of repair be expensive?

[Broke_as_****]

Originally Posted by IceManQX4

Thanks for the info.

I hear this noise mainly at startup.... it only happens when the ignition turns on for a second.

The only other time I hear this noise is when I am turning the wheel to the left or right, so for example when I am pulling out of a parking spot.

Would this kind of repair be expensive?

At worst case I would think it would be a power steering pump bearing, which might run a few hundred dollars installed by a dealership. If it's just a belt like I would imagine it would be I don't see it exceeding $100 even if it needs to be replaced. Likely it's just a loose belt.

When the steering wheel is turned over full lock the pressure in the power steering line is at it's max and it's quite a substancial amount of pressure. The power steering pump creates a lot of drag when trying to push this much pressure to the point where it can cause a loose belt to slip causing the squeal.

[nissan_240sx]

Yeah just hope that your PS belt is loose, all you need to do is tighten the belt via tensioner bolt