hey, recently my car started making loud noise when turning the steering wheel. it sounds like power steering sound(when you go all the way to the right or left) but its way louder and it does it all the time. I didnt check my fluids or anything. but it started doing that when it got colder.
any suggestions
mine does that when its too cold out side but then it goes away after the car warms up.
Dude add some fluid to the system.
Tach Out Motorsports
Option D Inc.
how to you stop squeaking noises from turning the wheel lol
White Boy wrote:it sounds like power steering sound(when you go all the way to the right or left) but its way louder and it does it all the time.
when u turn ur wheel all the way either left or right to the point u cant turn no more ur putting too much stress on ur power steering pump. turn the wheel back a little bit i will save ur power steering. when u have it turned all the way the PSI runing through the lines are easily almosted doubled. save ur p/s and lay off from turning it completely either way.
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I'd say check the fluid. Plus the fluid is thicker when it is cold, causing it to move slower till it warms up.
this is gonna sound really weird, since I'm 99% sure it's just low fluid. BTW, check it right now, like now now. If a pump runs dry for too long it overheats and the seals in the pump don't like that, or running dry for that matter. OK, now for the weird part, check your tires.
Why?
When it's cold, the pressure drops in the tires, causing more of the rubber to touch the road and the rubber that's touching really soft and resistant to move (you'll have to visualize this). This creates more drag on the PS system. I've noticed this with my car that has leaky front tires. I can tell when they're getting low by listening for the strain on the PS. Fill up the tires, and the sound goes away.
I know, far out.......but possible. First, check your fluid. It's most likely that.
Brian
no its not your pump or even your power steering fluid.
Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft) #04-02-35-004C - (Dec 2, 2004)
Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft)
2001-2004 Buick Regal
2001-2003 Cadillac Seville -- with RPO JL4 (Control Active Brake)
1997-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
1997-2004 Pontiac Sunfire
2000-2004 Pontiac Bonneville
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
This bulletin is being revised to update Grand Prix model year information, and include repair information to prevent damage to the SIR coil. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-02-35-004B (Section 02 - Steering).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. This condition may also be felt through the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary and the wheel is rotated from steering stop to steering stop.
Cause
The clunk noise may be caused by a stick-slip condition in the intermediate shaft. An interaction with the steering system creates a vibration that travels up the steering column to the steering wheel.
Correction
DO THIS
Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft
Notice: : The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly. Insert J 42640 (steering column anti-rotation pin) into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
A new intermediate steering shaft has been released to address the clunk noise.
Important: Engineering changes have been made to the Service Parts available through SPO. The Service Parts for the vehicles listed in this bulletin will no longer require lubrication of the Intermediate Steering Shaft.
Install a new shaft following the Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement procedure in the Steering Wheel and Column sub-section of the Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10367811
Shaft -- Intermediate Steering -- Bonneville / Seville
10377680
Shaft -- Intermediate Steering -- Cavalier / Sunfire
10376430
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Impala
10376429
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Monte Carlo / Regal
10376428
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Grand Prix
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
take that info to your dealer and theyll take care of you. i had the same problem and got my struts changed and all and it was this. i was so mad but its fixed and doesnt do it anymore.
now wheres my discount....lol
But he doesn't describe the sound as a "clunk"
hey, recently my car started making loud noise when turning the steering wheel. it sounds like power steering sound(when you go all the way to the right or left) but its way louder and it does it all the time. I didnt check my fluids or anything.
That's a whiney sound, not a clunk. He also didn't check the fluids, and noticed that it started during a temperature change......
Brian
