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Abs0lut · 06-02-2003, 06:25 PM

just this morning my car started making real high pitch noises when I would turn my steering wheel. At first it was if I turned the wheel either way left or way right, but now it seems that its more of any kind of turn, more so on sharp turns. I checked my PS fluid and it was low so I added some more. Should the noise go away quickly? or does it take time? b/c its still making noises. If its not the fluid level then what else could be causing this noise?

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-02-2003, 06:34 PM

You need to fill & bleed your PS system, because it sounds like you've run low and starved your PS pump. Lift the front end of your car off the ground, and (ensuring your reservoir is full at all times), turn your steering wheel lock to lock 30-35 times. This will bleed your steering rack and PS system.
After you've done this, inspect your entire PS system and find your leak.

For future reference, post technical questions in Tech Talk.

:hammer:

06-02-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
Abs0lut Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ashburn, VA Age: 44 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	power steering problem? just this morning my car started making real high pitch noises when I would turn my steering wheel. At first it was if I turned the wheel either way left or way right, but now it seems that its more of any kind of turn, more so on sharp turns. I checked my PS fluid and it was low so I added some more. Should the noise go away quickly? or does it take time? b/c its still making noises. If its not the fluid level then what else could be causing this noise?

06-02-2003, 06:34 PM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	You need to fill & bleed your PS system, because it sounds like you've run low and starved your PS pump. Lift the front end of your car off the ground, and (ensuring your reservoir is full at all times), turn your steering wheel lock to lock 30-35 times. This will bleed your steering rack and PS system. After you've done this, inspect your entire PS system and find your leak. For future reference, post technical questions in Tech Talk. :hammer: