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brent007
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:22 pm

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

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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:25 pm

Have you checked the power steering fluid? Also, maybe the power steering belt? Assuming it has power steering...
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:27 pm

yeah it has power steering mate, the fluid is fine, only checked it friday, havent checked the belt, would that make it whine
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:29 pm

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?
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:30 pm

you can hear it slightly outside, but its fairly loud inside
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:34 pm

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!
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:35 pm

ok mate cheers, its only cause im thinking off selling or swaping it, and want it to be as perfect as it could be
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:41 pm

your wifes not sitting in car is she. cause I get a constant whine when I am within 5 yards of mine ......... :D winkeye
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:45 pm

lol, believe or not mate, mines all good, never really moans or whines, lucky i know
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:26 am

My mates old E36made alot of whining noise when the power steering pump was knackered. So it could possibly be this.
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:15 am

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
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:44 am

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.
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:42 pm

You checked the passenger seat for your missus?
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:50 pm

mine squeals like a pig on full lock..love to know what it is
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:55 am

Sure it's not your wife?
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