V70 Power Steering noise

Feb 24th, 2003, 13:11

My '01 V70 has developed a fairly loud whine/groan which appears to be related to the power steering and only happens after the car has been running for more than around 5 minutes. I had heard the noise before, but only sometimes when cornering sharply at speed - which made me think it was wheel rub (as I have the 17" wheels).
Now it happens regularly when turning or if you turn the wheel when stationary.

Any ideas ? Just want to be prepared for what the dealer may say.

Thanks

Simon

jaytee · Feb 24th, 2003, 16:18

Did you check the fluid level, if its low the pump will be noisy when in use!

Jim

Feb 25th, 2003, 10:02

I'll have a look today.

Thanks.

Simon

Feb 26th, 2003, 08:55

Yup, that's the problem - there is a leak where the hose meets the reservoir.

Thanks

Simon

Feb 24th, 2003, 13:11	#1
simoncheshire Guest Location:	V70 Power Steering noise My '01 V70 has developed a fairly loud whine/groan which appears to be related to the power steering and only happens after the car has been running for more than around 5 minutes. I had heard the noise before, but only sometimes when cornering sharply at speed - which made me think it was wheel rub (as I have the 17" wheels). Now it happens regularly when turning or if you turn the wheel when stationary. Any ideas ? Just want to be prepared for what the dealer may say. Thanks Simon

Feb 24th, 2003, 16:18	#2
jaytee Jim Last Online: Nov 30th, 2023 12:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Edinburgh	RE: V70 Power Steering noise Did you check the fluid level, if its low the pump will be noisy when in use! Jim

Feb 25th, 2003, 10:02	#3
simoncheshire Guest Location:	RE: V70 Power Steering noise I'll have a look today. Thanks. Simon

Feb 26th, 2003, 08:55	#4
simoncheshire Guest Location:	RE: V70 Power Steering noise Yup, that's the problem - there is a leak where the hose meets the reservoir. Thanks Simon

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