Is it just me or the power steering is too noisy? (more)

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Apr 25, 2000 | 07:30 AM

eduardo

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Is it just me or the power steering is too noisy? (more)

My 2.7T has 920 miles. I like most everything about it but the power steering. For one thing, it is overboosted and a bit slow for my taste. OK, so this is not a TT. But it is also noisy. Not just at parking lot speeds but all the way to 25mph or so, I can hear whining sounds, from the power steering pump, I presume. The noise wouldn't be objectionable in agricultural equipment, but this is a luxury sedan. Is this normal? Do your steering pumps also whine and whirl? BTW, my car has 235/45/17 S-02 Pole Position tires. But the 4.2 has optional 255/40/17 tires. Is the steering in the 4.2 the same as in the 2.7T?

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Apr 25, 2000 | 08:43 AM

JimOB

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My power steering seems very quiet. No complaints on this issue.

Apr 25, 2000 | 09:10 AM

eduardo

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Jim, do you have a 2.7T?

Apr 25, 2000 | 10:27 AM

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If you can hear it above walking speed ( should be faint whir ), see your local service dept.

Apr 25, 2000 | 04:56 PM

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Eduardo, no noise in my 4.2. I would take April's advice. Good luck resolving it.

Apr 26, 2000 | 06:03 AM

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Mine got a little noisy once(4.2), while making a sharp turn.

Apr 26, 2000 | 08:17 PM

2.7Tango

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It is not just you!!!

I drive a 2.7T also, it was quiet until about 4000 miles on the odometer when it started making a power steering related whining noise. It only does this at slow speeds, less then 10 mph when turning the wheel, but it is truly obnoxious and will go into service as soon as possible. Btw, I drive on the stock Dunlop 9000s, upon which I just noticed a bubble forming in the sidewall of one of the fronts when making my pre-flight walk around. I have not so much as tickled a curb or hit any pot holes. The tires are at the recommended pressure for expressway driving with two passengers, **** luck I guess

It has also developed a loud whirring that gradually spools up when the climate control is switched on. It is very noticable and seems to come from the fan mounted forward of the radiator. Once spooled up, the whir seems somewhat tied to engine RPM, which suggests to me that it is tied somehow to alternator output.

Otherwise, it is an awesome car!