Willson Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 My car has just started making a groaning noise when turning at low speed, especially full lock. From what I read when searching, this is the PS pump dieing. Do you think it will be okay to drive? I don't want to be stranded:confused: Any advice much appreciated. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Could just be low fluid, but this would likely point to a leak somewhere. This is what happened with my old UK car, the leak was a tiny hole in the PS cooling pipework due to corrosion (10yrs worth of salty winters) that took a number of weeks to go from high to low. Eventually located the source by having a good clean up in the area and then running the car and watching. A friend affected a semi permanent repair with some flexible piping. Probably not the case for you but maybe for some others in the not to distant future (+ it reminds me that I should let the owner of my old car know as well really!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted December 22, 2003 Author Share Posted December 22, 2003 Okay thanks mate. My fluid is slightly below the min. I will get some fluid from toyota tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 At the time of my problems I was informed that PAS fluid consumption should be nil, so if the topping up works it may be useful to check for leaks. this may help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted December 22, 2003 Author Share Posted December 22, 2003 Thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Mine's been making that noise ever since I had it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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