S40 (New) General : - Whining noise

volvocrazy · Jul 10th, 2011, 15:05

Hi, I have recently bought a 2005 Volvo S40. I noticed a low whining noise which becomes much louder when turning the wheel. Its quite annoying. Does anyone know what it could be and what I can do to fix it? Thanks a mil!

v40bart · Jul 10th, 2011, 15:47

Sounds like it might be the power steering pump, especially as it becomes louder when you turn the wheel (this is when it has to work instead just idling).

Clan · Jul 10th, 2011, 17:13

Most likely a front wheel bearing , the electric powersteering pump makes very little noise ...

v40bart · Jul 10th, 2011, 17:19

...unless it's shagged. He wouldn't hear the bearing while stationary. He needs to tell us wheather the noise happens while driving or stationary.

Daim · Jul 10th, 2011, 17:51

Doesn't it depend on the engine? I mean, some have an electrical steering pump (i.e. 2.0/1.8l) and others a mechanical (1.6,...) one.

Maybe it would help to know which engine we are talking about!?

volvocrazy · Jul 10th, 2011, 20:44

As soon as you turn on the engine you hear the noise, then it gets louder as you turn the wheel. Its a 1.8 petrol with 55km. How much is a new power steering pump? I only just bought the car!!! Thanks for the replies!

t5_monkey · Jul 10th, 2011, 21:34

steering can whine... mine does from time to time not necessarily a big deal AFAIK.

Step 1 - check your PAS fluid level and top up if needed!

volvocrazy · Jul 10th, 2011, 21:42

Oh really? Cool, well it was low enough for the first few days but its getting louder. It just went thought the NCT so I thought if it was the fuel pump it would have been picked up. I'll check the fluid tomorrow. Cheers! Hopefully thats all it is!

gilgamesh1066 · Jul 10th, 2011, 22:18

I have a strange whining noise in my V50 from time to time....usually on a Saturday morning but always stops when the wife gets out of the car ??!!??

volvocrazy · Jul 10th, 2011, 22:24

Ha ha yee love the oul wife jokes! Well I am a wife and I certainly dont whine at myself in the car so it must be either the pump or the steering! I'll get it checked out!

Jul 10th, 2011, 15:05	#1
volvocrazy New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2011 09:09 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dublin	Whining noise Hi, I have recently bought a 2005 Volvo S40. I noticed a low whining noise which becomes much louder when turning the wheel. Its quite annoying. Does anyone know what it could be and what I can do to fix it? Thanks a mil!

Jul 10th, 2011, 15:47	#2
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	Sounds like it might be the power steering pump, especially as it becomes louder when you turn the wheel (this is when it has to work instead just idling). __________________ 2008 V50 2.0 D, silver, off-black leather interior, plod spec 320mm brakes and suspension, says 140 ps on the sticker but flies like proverbial off a shovell. NICE...

Jul 10th, 2011, 17:13	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 10:59 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Most likely a front wheel bearing , the electric powersteering pump makes very little noise ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jul 10th, 2011, 17:19	#4
v40bart Master Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 13:09 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	...unless it's shagged. He wouldn't hear the bearing while stationary. He needs to tell us wheather the noise happens while driving or stationary. __________________ 2008 V50 2.0 D, silver, off-black leather interior, plod spec 320mm brakes and suspension, says 140 ps on the sticker but flies like proverbial off a shovell. NICE...

Jul 10th, 2011, 17:51	#5
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Doesn't it depend on the engine? I mean, some have an electrical steering pump (i.e. 2.0/1.8l) and others a mechanical (1.6,...) one. Maybe it would help to know which engine we are talking about!? __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 10th, 2011, 20:44	#6
volvocrazy New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2011 09:09 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dublin	As soon as you turn on the engine you hear the noise, then it gets louder as you turn the wheel. Its a 1.8 petrol with 55km. How much is a new power steering pump? I only just bought the car!!! Thanks for the replies!

Jul 10th, 2011, 21:34	#7
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	steering can whine... mine does from time to time not necessarily a big deal AFAIK. Step 1 - check your PAS fluid level and top up if needed! __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Jul 10th, 2011, 21:42	#8
volvocrazy New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2011 09:09 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dublin	Oh really? Cool, well it was low enough for the first few days but its getting louder. It just went thought the NCT so I thought if it was the fuel pump it would have been picked up. I'll check the fluid tomorrow. Cheers! Hopefully thats all it is!

Jul 10th, 2011, 22:18	#9
gilgamesh1066 Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2017 12:35 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Birmingham	I have a strange whining noise in my V50 from time to time....usually on a Saturday morning but always stops when the wife gets out of the car ??!!??

Jul 10th, 2011, 22:24	#10
volvocrazy New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2011 09:09 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dublin	Ha ha yee love the oul wife jokes! Well I am a wife and I certainly dont whine at myself in the car so it must be either the pump or the steering! I'll get it checked out!

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