Grinding sound from power steering column

[Nylah]

gonna take my car in this Satruday to get this checked out. i had them top up the fluid level last week and the sound stopped for a few days.

now it is back in full force and it is get a bit difficult to steer.

the guy mumbled something about the pump.....what should I be expecting them to check and look for?

[Emperah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

sounds like you may be losing hydrolic pressure from the pump and it may have to be changed. haven't heard a one a dem going bad in years but it used to be quite common in de early 80's late 70's
Mi nuh kno wah dem coss now but it wasn't sheap back den. Mi sure yuh have warranty anyhow.

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column


I checked my warranty book and I have coverage on the power train for 60 months or 100km. I am under both of those so I think if it is something like that I should be covered

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column


appt made for this Saturdat but it is getting scary to drive

if the pump or whatever goes, does that mean you will lose control of your steering, or just the power part making it hard to turn and stuff?

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column



just noticed a leak puddle on the garage floor.

that mean the hydrolic thingy is leaking power steering fluid?

[Tulip]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

I would ride with a container of fluid until Saturday. Is the place where you put it in easy to get to?

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column


okay that is a good idea.

Yes, it is easy albeit dirty spot where the fluid chamber is under the hood.

[Tulip]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
okay that is a good idea.

Yes, it is easy albeit dirty spot where the fluid chamber is under the hood. </div></div>


I had a problem with a leaky clutch something or other and had to put brake fluid in the thing until I got it fixed. I rode with brake fluid and a roll of paper towels. I don't like getting my hands dirty either.

[j-kid]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

Dem already got yuh covered. Dem gi yuh good advise already. Could bi di hose rub through, or developed ah pin-hole. Keep gloves inna di cyar wid yuh, fi protect yuh pretty hands!.

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J kid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dem already got yuh covered. Dem gi yuh good advise already. Could bi di hose rub through, or developed ah pin-hole. Keep gloves inna di cyar wid yuh, fi protect yuh pretty hands!.

</div></div>

Big up to woman power eh JKid?
I have some old garden gloves to use so as to not get my pretty hands dutty

thanks Tulip

I am trading it in this May so I dont want to spend no whole heap of money on it. But I am pretty sure all of this should be under warranty.

[Leddih]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
appt made for this Saturdat but it is getting scary to drive

if the pump or whatever goes, does that mean you will lose control of your steering, or just the power part making it hard to turn and stuff? </div></div>

I think you should drive slowly whenever you can especially when you are going to turn. You can know what to expect if you unlock the steering and try turning the steering wheel without starting the car.

[Dr.Dudd]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

You probably had a steering box leak, and it ran low on fluid and damage the surfaces, by allowing metal contact, where the pressure of the fluid would have separated them normally. It is really dangerous to drive. Since it can seize and lock up at any time.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

just noticed a leak puddle on the garage floor.

that mean the hydrolic thingy is leaking power steering fluid? </div></div>

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column


okay thanks. That is what I have been worried about. It pulls really hard when I am going around corners, and that is when I started to worry about losing control of the car :-(

I am going to cut back on my driving until I take it in.

[Andrewnaqi]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column

can't you get an earlier appointment, or get a loaner?

[Nylah]

Re: Grinding sound from power steering column


I could at the dealership on the other side of the city but then I'd be on the freeway to get there which I want to avoid.

The one that I use is only 4 blocks away and I cant get in earlier.