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Old 01-09-2004, 09:57 AM
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power steering pump really whiney.

just since it got cold, whenever i start the car up, the power steering pump is really pretty loud. when you try to turn the wheel, it is sometimes very hard and a little shaky. you can also here the belts squeeling a little. once it warms up, it seems to be ok. is this just because the fluid needs to warm up or could it be a bad pump? it does not do the same thing in my 3rd gen. anyone else having similar issue?
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Old 01-09-2004, 10:28 AM
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The belt is either worn or the tension needs tightened.
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Old 01-09-2004, 12:48 PM
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Is your fluid full? You said squeaky belt too..maybe it is loose..or you could just need a new one.
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Old 01-09-2004, 02:33 PM
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Tighten hte hose clamps to the power steering container and if low, fill up with ATF


yes, that is correct, ATF
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