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Jul 10th, 2011, 15:05 | #1 |
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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!
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Jul 10th, 2011, 15:47 | #2 |
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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).
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Jul 10th, 2011, 17:13 | #3 |
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Most likely a front wheel bearing , the electric powersteering pump makes very little noise ...
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Jul 10th, 2011, 17:19 | #4 |
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...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.
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Jul 10th, 2011, 17:51 | #5 |
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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!?
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Jul 10th, 2011, 20:44 | #6 |
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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!
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Jul 10th, 2011, 21:34 | #7 |
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steering can whine... mine does from time to time not necessarily a big deal AFAIK.
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Jul 10th, 2011, 21:42 | #8 |
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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!
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Jul 10th, 2011, 22:18 | #9 |
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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 ??!!??
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Jul 10th, 2011, 22:24 | #10 |
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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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