E30 Zone

im getting this annoying whine when i turn my steering wheel, its only just started to happen, could it be the pump ????

cheers guys

Have you checked the power steering fluid? Also, maybe the power steering belt? Assuming it has power steering...

yeah it has power steering mate, the fluid is fine, only checked it friday, havent checked the belt, would that make it whine

To be honest, i'm unsure... I know mine is making a horrible creek sound when I full lock it, and sometimes when I turn it slightly, a slipping sound.

Is the whine coming from inside the cabin or the engine bay?

you can hear it slightly outside, but its fairly loud inside

Might need spraying under the column section? I would hold out for a few replies though now you have explained it more. Usually get the actual answer in a couple of hours on here!

ok mate cheers, its only cause im thinking off selling or swaping it, and want it to be as perfect as it could be

your wifes not sitting in car is she. cause I get a constant whine when I am within 5 yards of mine .........

lol, believe or not mate, mines all good, never really moans or whines, lucky i know

My mates old E36made alot of whining noise when the power steering pump was knackered. So it could possibly be this.

Does the whine sound mechanical or sort of like a dry rubber? Turn steering with the car off, isit it there? If yes then leave the powersteering fluid cap off, with engine running, turn it, lock to lock a few times, then cap it back up. Is the whine still there? Check the belt for weakness. It may well be a the pump in the end, but best to double check

How have you checked the fluid? Just a visual check?

It's a lubricating fluid so still wears out and needs changing every now and then.

My e36s steering used to make a constant groan at low speeds, a drain and refill with fresh fluid and it's been silent ever since.

You checked the passenger seat for your missus?

mine squeals like a pig on full lock..love to know what it is

Sure it's not your wife?