Power Steering making noises??
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Well, I've recently noticed a whining sound (similar to driving a honda fast in reverse - dont ask how I know what that sounds like!) at startup, and most noticable when the car is cold.
I took it to nissan, and after a few mins trying to reproduce it, the tech felt that it was the power steering unit drawing power off the engine accesory drivebelt. Makes sense, as it only is noticable when at low RPM, ex, starting in first/reverse. Its also more pronounced when I turn the steering wheel while doing this, also typical during a start in 1st or reverse.
So in case anyone else was wondering about this sound, there ya have it. Noisy power steering unit.
I took it to nissan, and after a few mins trying to reproduce it, the tech felt that it was the power steering unit drawing power off the engine accesory drivebelt. Makes sense, as it only is noticable when at low RPM, ex, starting in first/reverse. Its also more pronounced when I turn the steering wheel while doing this, also typical during a start in 1st or reverse.
So in case anyone else was wondering about this sound, there ya have it. Noisy power steering unit.
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