Power Steering (Official Thread)

Bad324 · 10-21-2002, 08:07 AM

Alright guys I have noticed like a whining or rubbing noise whenever I turn my wheel a good amount. Like probably a lil bit more than a 1/4 turn. Its not too loud but I'm concerned that something is wrong? What do I need to check out to make sure everything is ok? Thanks

Brian

Mikey's GT · 10-21-2002, 08:57 PM

About the same sound my power steering pump made before it went out, BOTH times. Started making the sound, then the steering got progressively harder to turn at stop and low speed as time went on, theb became no power assist at all. Might wanna have a friend take a look and give their opinion.

-Mike

Bad324 · 10-22-2002, 08:18 AM

ok thank u soo much for the help. i gotta get that cheked soon. is there anythin i can do to tell wats goin on?

Mikey's GT · 10-22-2002, 08:30 AM

Mine used to only make the noise at low speed and stop. It would also get worse when you started to turn the wheel. Like I said, after a while I noticed it took more and more effort, until I had the pump replaced.

-Mike

SteveGT1 · 10-22-2002, 04:40 PM

Guys everytime I pop my hood there seems to be fresh power steering fluid all over the resovior. The cap is tight...any thoughts?

10-22-2002, 08:12 PM

I dont kknow what makes it happen. However I am having the same problem as well and it has been bothering me for a while.

Xtreme

BMOBYLE · 10-22-2002, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveGT1
Guys everytime I pop my hood there seems to be fresh power steering fluid all over the resovior. The cap is tight...any thoughts?

Have maybe just had it serviced(oil change, 15k,30k.....)
and some dueshe bag over filled it???

10-22-2002, 08:28 PM

well i cant speak for him.. but i fill up and check all my own fluids and I havent filled it for about 6 months now.

Xtreme

BMOBYLE · 10-22-2002, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xtreme_99
well i cant speak for him.. but i fill up and check all my own fluids and I havent filled it for about 6 mounths now.

Xtreme

What's a MOUNTH???

That's good cause I never had to touch my 99's!

Dr_Kyle · 10-23-2002, 12:59 AM

I had the exact same symptoms before my pump broke (twice as well) and now it's starting up again. I'm just scared cause now I'm out of warranty! What does a job like this cost? $300 or so?

SteveGT1 · 10-24-2002, 12:17 PM

I fill/check my own fluid and I never added any PS fluid since I purchased my car

cyoonak · 11-01-2002, 11:33 PM

I've noticed that more and more a "hissing" sound coming from my engine bay. I finally opened her up and noticed that the noise was coming from my powersterring pump. It sounds like the bearings are going out? I'm not sure... when i turn the steering wheel the sound goes away for a second or two, then reappears. Is this the sound of my pump's death? or should i just ignore it?

thanks!

chris

koolZ71 · 11-02-2002, 06:40 AM

it all depend....does it make the noise when u have ur wheels turned all the way to one side? and is ur pump full of fluids?

11-02-2002, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cyoonak
....Is this the sound of my pump's death? or should i just ignore it?

I totally agree with the fluid top-off, as per the manual. The pump is hissy noisy in its own right. If you are steering ok and have proper steering assistance, with slight hesitation at the end-of-travel, you are probably ok.

You didn't mention the car year or if your car is in warranty. It certainly wouldn't hurt to have the dealer or a reputable shop check it. A skilled mechanic can recognize the pump's sound and tell very quickly if there is a problem.

But, in summary, this particular pump is noisy with a bearing sound as its nature. What you are hearing is hydraulics going through an orifice at extreme pressure. Honestly sounds like a bearing.

cyoonak · 11-02-2002, 03:50 PM

it is a 1999GT with no warranty left, otherwise they woulda heard from me

I know what "hissing" sound you guys are refering to as I hear that on cars all the time. But this sound is more of a sound like there's something dry inside the pump, and it's just loud as hell... When I'm sitting still, idling, with the car running, it overpowers the noise of the engine, and you can hear it. it sounds pretty bad, and I'm just wondering i guess if i should replace it? Is there a way to test it? I'll check fluids, but the last time i checkd it was full...

thanks all

11-02-2002, 04:27 PM

Good luck. I would go by AutoZone and let them listen first. Let us know what happened.

AleroME · 11-13-2002, 04:55 PM

Hey I just noticed his today.. when I turn or move the steering wheel side to side.. it makes like a whinding up noise like the sound of veee ... inside the car with the windows up? Has anyone had this similar sound? I was thinking the power steering?!?!

Let me know your opinion..

Thanks
Richie

Bad324 · 11-13-2002, 05:06 PM

that is exactly the problem im having. i have yet to get it fixed cuz i havent had the time and dont have another car to use yet. but yes i believe it is the power steering pump. check the fluid first, then if the fluid is fine ur pump is probably goin like mine.

AleroME · 11-13-2002, 06:20 PM

damn.. i'm bout 1500 miles from being out of my 36,000 warranty. hehehe

Dealer fix list before 36,000:
1.) power steering
2.) inaccurate gas gauge ( I can reset the trip meter, fill up and drive 200 miles before the gas needle leaves 'F' mark)

Mikey's GT · 11-13-2002, 08:11 PM

Something else has developed in my steering...

Now if I make quick steers (swerves to avoid something), the suspension seems to 'pop'. I can feel it in the wheel, it makes a nasty noise, but I am not sure what it is. I also notice the noise sometimes when I take hard corners. If you pop the hood and jerk the wheel while stopped, it sounds like power steering fluid is squirting somewhere, but there are no leaks and the fluid level is fine. Any Ideas?

-Mike

10-21-2002, 08:07 AM	#1
Bad324 BADBOY G35 AKA: Brian Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland,OH Age: 36 Posts: 668 Vehicle: 2000 Red GT Coupe	Power Steering (Official Thread) Alright guys I have noticed like a whining or rubbing noise whenever I turn my wheel a good amount. Like probably a lil bit more than a 1/4 turn. Its not too loud but I'm concerned that something is wrong? What do I need to check out to make sure everything is ok? Thanks Brian __________________ Brian - 2000 red gagt coupe traded in for an 04 G35 Last edited by Dr_Kyle; 10-23-2002 at 02:04 AM.

10-21-2002, 08:57 PM	#2
Mikey's GT Crunch! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 245 Vehicle: '03 White GT w/SCT Pkg	About the same sound my power steering pump made before it went out, BOTH times. Started making the sound, then the steering got progressively harder to turn at stop and low speed as time went on, theb became no power assist at all. Might wanna have a friend take a look and give their opinion. -Mike __________________ Mike's Ride You only need 2 things in life: Duct Tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.

10-22-2002, 08:18 AM	#3
Bad324 BADBOY G35 AKA: Brian Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland,OH Age: 36 Posts: 668 Vehicle: 2000 Red GT Coupe	ok thank u soo much for the help. i gotta get that cheked soon. is there anythin i can do to tell wats goin on? __________________ Brian - 2000 red gagt coupe traded in for an 04 G35

10-22-2002, 08:30 AM	#4
Mikey's GT Crunch! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 245 Vehicle: '03 White GT w/SCT Pkg	Mine used to only make the noise at low speed and stop. It would also get worse when you started to turn the wheel. Like I said, after a while I noticed it took more and more effort, until I had the pump replaced. -Mike __________________ Mike's Ride You only need 2 things in life: Duct Tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.

10-22-2002, 04:40 PM	#5
SteveGT1 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 190 Vehicle: 2001 GAGT Coupe	Power Steering fluid? Guys everytime I pop my hood there seems to be fresh power steering fluid all over the resovior. The cap is tight...any thoughts? __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/stevegt1/

10-22-2002, 08:12 PM	#6
Xtreme_99 Guest Posts: n/a	I dont kknow what makes it happen. However I am having the same problem as well and it has been bothering me for a while. Xtreme

10-22-2002, 08:28 PM	#8
Xtreme_99 Guest Posts: n/a	well i cant speak for him.. but i fill up and check all my own fluids and I havent filled it for about 6 months now. Xtreme Last edited by Xtreme_99; 10-23-2002 at 02:40 PM.

10-23-2002, 12:59 AM	#10
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	I had the exact same symptoms before my pump broke (twice as well) and now it's starting up again. I'm just scared cause now I'm out of warranty! What does a job like this cost? $300 or so? __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

10-24-2002, 12:17 PM	#11
SteveGT1 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 190 Vehicle: 2001 GAGT Coupe	I fill/check my own fluid and I never added any PS fluid since I purchased my car __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/stevegt1/

11-01-2002, 11:33 PM	#12
cyoonak From Anchorage, AK!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: VW Passat GLX V6 Tiptronic Posts: 87 Vehicle: 1999 GA GT1 4 Door	Do I need a new power steering pump? I've noticed that more and more a "hissing" sound coming from my engine bay. I finally opened her up and noticed that the noise was coming from my powersterring pump. It sounds like the bearings are going out? I'm not sure... when i turn the steering wheel the sound goes away for a second or two, then reappears. Is this the sound of my pump's death? or should i just ignore it? thanks! chris

11-02-2002, 06:40 AM	#13
koolZ71 walkin' tall AKA: nathan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: laura, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,522 Vehicle: 04 colorado<>93 SHO	it all depend....does it make the noise when u have ur wheels turned all the way to one side? and is ur pump full of fluids? __________________ JACOB HECK 7-03-82---07-29-01 I will miss u baby brother formaly koolgt

11-02-2002, 03:50 PM	#15
cyoonak From Anchorage, AK!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: VW Passat GLX V6 Tiptronic Posts: 87 Vehicle: 1999 GA GT1 4 Door	it is a 1999GT with no warranty left, otherwise they woulda heard from me I know what "hissing" sound you guys are refering to as I hear that on cars all the time. But this sound is more of a sound like there's something dry inside the pump, and it's just loud as hell... When I'm sitting still, idling, with the car running, it overpowers the noise of the engine, and you can hear it. it sounds pretty bad, and I'm just wondering i guess if i should replace it? Is there a way to test it? I'll check fluids, but the last time i checkd it was full... thanks all

11-02-2002, 04:27 PM	#16
lrymal Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck. I would go by AutoZone and let them listen first. Let us know what happened.

11-13-2002, 04:55 PM	#17
AleroME Werd AKA: Richie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plano, Tx (dallas) Age: 38 Posts: 676 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS	Hey I just noticed his today.. when I turn or move the steering wheel side to side.. it makes like a whinding up noise like the sound of veee ... inside the car with the windows up? Has anyone had this similar sound? I was thinking the power steering?!?! Let me know your opinion.. Thanks Richie __________________ Richie www.myspace.com/aftermathd.i.ck (remove dots, due to the language filter on the site)

11-13-2002, 05:06 PM	#18
Bad324 BADBOY G35 AKA: Brian Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland,OH Age: 36 Posts: 668 Vehicle: 2000 Red GT Coupe	that is exactly the problem im having. i have yet to get it fixed cuz i havent had the time and dont have another car to use yet. but yes i believe it is the power steering pump. check the fluid first, then if the fluid is fine ur pump is probably goin like mine. __________________ Brian - 2000 red gagt coupe traded in for an 04 G35

11-13-2002, 06:20 PM	#19
AleroME Werd AKA: Richie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plano, Tx (dallas) Age: 38 Posts: 676 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS	damn.. i'm bout 1500 miles from being out of my 36,000 warranty. hehehe Dealer fix list before 36,000: 1.) power steering 2.) inaccurate gas gauge ( I can reset the trip meter, fill up and drive 200 miles before the gas needle leaves 'F' mark) __________________ Richie www.myspace.com/aftermathd.i.ck (remove dots, due to the language filter on the site)

11-13-2002, 08:11 PM	#20
Mikey's GT Crunch! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 245 Vehicle: '03 White GT w/SCT Pkg	Something else has developed in my steering... Now if I make quick steers (swerves to avoid something), the suspension seems to 'pop'. I can feel it in the wheel, it makes a nasty noise, but I am not sure what it is. I also notice the noise sometimes when I take hard corners. If you pop the hood and jerk the wheel while stopped, it sounds like power steering fluid is squirting somewhere, but there are no leaks and the fluid level is fine. Any Ideas? -Mike __________________ Mike's Ride You only need 2 things in life: Duct Tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.

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