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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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I have a 1994 lexus es 300,I can hear the power steering whining a little but my fluid smells burnt.is my pump going bad or should I just change the fluid.I have no problem steering it feels great.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Drain and fill the fluid first.
Then check for noise, most power steering systems whine either becuase there is a restriction in the system... Like a clogged filter/screen or because the fluid level is low.

You can also use the advanced search function and select the ES forum to get more detailed info.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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If its making noise, it's likely to already be fried. You can try to flush the fluid, but in the end, you are going to need a new pump.
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