1997 PA Power Steering

Holaday1185 · #1 11-20-2008, 04:05 PM

Hey all:

I've noticed a loud whining noise coming from the front of my vehicle when I start to make turns soon after starting up the car. The loud whining will last for approximately 5-10 minutes before it stops (it only makes a noise when I turn. The power steering is still in working order. I checked the fluid today, which was hard to find, and it looked fine. What possibly could be the diagnosis here? Thanks all.

DH

HotZ28 · #2 11-21-2008, 07:18 PM

PS pump may need replacing. This whining noise is usually the first warning!

Holaday1185 · #3 11-22-2008, 10:54 AM

Hmm. What does a power steering pump cost? Can I install this bad boy myself?

Thanks

Holaday1185 · #4 11-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Hey,

Turns out I was a little lower on fluid than I thought. I went and picked up a 12 oz bottle of power steering fluid. It took everything but about an ounce. I was sure not to over fill it as well. Hopefully this will stop the whining.

HotZ28 · #5 11-22-2008, 02:03 PM

You must have a leak somewhere, it would be wise to have that checked.

Holaday1185 · #6 11-23-2008, 11:59 AM

Is there any way that I could have just been low on fluid? I bought the car 4 years ago and haven't touched it since now. The car only has 108,000 on in.

ZiggyPA · #7 11-23-2008, 03:35 PM

Maybe, just drive around for a while and see if it continues to make the noise. But the pump can't burn the oil, so it must be leaking.

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