Steering wheel groaning

2001 325 iT: When pressure is put on the steering wheel, as in a slow turn, for instance, the steering makes groaning sound. Any thoughts?

HFL

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Harry Lockwood
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Low power steering fluid level ...

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Jeff Strickland

Fluid level?

--scott

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Scott Dorsey

Others said to check your fluid. If the level is correct the filter in your reservoir is probably clogged. It cannot be changed or adequately cleaned. Buy a new reservoir for about $20 US.

Reply to
Bob Smitter

Thanks, Bob, Scott and Jeff for the advice.

HFK

Reply to
Harry Lockwood

Unfortunately, it wasn't low fluid; the $$$ pump had to be replaced. Luckily, it wasn't the rack.

HFL

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Harry Lockwood

Ouch, been there done that one before :( Did it progressively make more and more noise before it went or was it a surprise incident?

Everyone, if you haven't done so already, always take regular peeks at your brake fluid, powersteering fluid, coolant, and if you have time, the differential as well (albeit a bit more of a pain and mess to check :( )

oh and obviously oil :D

BlackE87

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BlackE87

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