HELP: loud wheezing sound under the hood!!!
#1
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HELP: loud wheezing sound under the hood!!!
It started as a subtle wheezing whenever I turned the steering wheel while the car was on but not moving (ie: parking, parallel parking) so I figured it to be a power steering problem, but within two days' time the wheezing is now considerably louder and now it's on constantly, changing pitch with my acceleration and steering. Sounds kind of like a sh!!ty old minivan pulling out of a parking space. What do you guys think?? An alternator about to crap out??? I'm afraid to drive her until I've figured out what exactly I need to do to fix her .
#3
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Power steering fluid is there, but is it supposed to be black like motor oil? The sound seems to be coming from the power steering area of the block, but I'm not sure I could find a leak...
Last edited by lex400sc; 12-09-04 at 11:39 AM.
#5
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Originally posted by rscott
mine did that...i had no fluid in the reservoir.
mine did that...i had no fluid in the reservoir.
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That helped out a lot!!, but the motor still doesn't idle the same as it did a week ago At least the car is driveable now, I'll have the problem thoroughly checked out at my upcoming 120k. Thanks guys!!
#9
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Haha the fluid should not be black...at all. It should look like ATF (because it is ATF ), aka a bright red color. I made a great post on how to flush your power steering fluid a while back, you should be able to find it. Id recommend doing that and seeing if it helps the problem.
Last edited by /Aerostar\; 12-09-04 at 03:44 PM.
#10
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Here she is
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...steering+flush
Find an unsuspecting friend and have them help you out this weekend. ANd I would recommend doing this ASAP before your problem gets any worse.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...steering+flush
Find an unsuspecting friend and have them help you out this weekend. ANd I would recommend doing this ASAP before your problem gets any worse.
#11
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Damn.. someone hasn't changed the PS fluid in a while...
*mental not: get mine done soon lol
I used to get that whirring noise too, it was down to the power steering fluid (or lack thereof), the pump was running dry
*mental not: get mine done soon lol
I used to get that whirring noise too, it was down to the power steering fluid (or lack thereof), the pump was running dry
#12
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Hey thanks for the tip aerostar.
You guys with the low fluid, did you find any leaks in your power steering system? How is your original psp holding up now? In other words, is this a precursor to a bigger problem?
You guys with the low fluid, did you find any leaks in your power steering system? How is your original psp holding up now? In other words, is this a precursor to a bigger problem?
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im missing a small chunk from my rubber hose. the actual leak is just a small crack but the missing rubber part of the hose doesnt help. i need to replace the hose too but lexus charges a ridiculous amount. I tried a supra hose but it comes up short barely. you might be able to get it on but i decided against it.
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