CONTENTS
SOUNDS
UNDERHOOD
CONTINUOUS

WHINING NOISE

CONDITION(S)

• WHINING NOISE FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
• NOISE IS A PUMP WHINE OR MOAN
• STEERING WHEEL IS ALSO DIFFICULT TO TURN

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. LOW POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
Add power steering fluid if necessary.

2. AIR IN POWER STEERING FLUID; PERHAPS ACCOMPANIED BY A BUZZING SOUND AS STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED RIGHT OR LEFT
Have power steering fluid professionally replaced.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

3. LOOSE OR MISALIGNED PUMP BRACKETS
Have pump brackets professionally serviced.

4. CLOGGED OR KINKED POWER STEERING FLUID LINE OR HOSE
Have power steering fluid line or hose professionally repaired.

CHECK THESE LAST:

5. STICKING PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE
Have pressure control valve professionally serviced.

6. SCORED POWER STEERING PUMP IMPELLER OR BODY
Have power steering pump professionally replaced.

CONTENTS
GROWLING SOUND
LIGHT MOAN