I have a '97 Subaru Impreza with 150k miles on it. This spring I noticed loud sqealling noises when I'd first start the car (well the noise would start the first time I turned the wheel. Also, when cold and sqealing the battery light would flash on a few times. I brought it in to Subaru and they checked the belts (at the time I only told them it sqealled when started (not when I would steer). They said the belts looked fine. Now, a few months later I'm noticing that the steering is making weird noises sometimes. I only occurs when doing a slow hard turn (in a parking lot, or pulling out of a road for instance). It sounds kind of like when you turn the wheel all the way over and hit the end (like a whirring/rubbing noise). Also, during this time the wheel kind of vibrates a bit (like the power steering is coming and going). I called Subaru and explained the problem, they say sounds like front differential (big $$$). Going to have it checked tomorrow. Anyone have any ideas at what I'm looking at? Thanks!!
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16 years ago