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Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 07:55
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Hey all...
This has been bothering me quite a bit as of late.
So I need to ask what I should do.
Anyway, when my car is started up and its cold...if I try turn the steering wheel, makes a squeek noise. Today I decided to find out what was causing the noise...so I got my sister to turn the wheel so I could check to see what was happening.
Found out that when she turned the wheel heaps (loud squeek) the belt (I pressume ps belt) would move - I think due to the fan turning the belt and the pulley thing would stay still. Then with the wheel centred and not moved, it would turn as per normal.
The steering works perfectly fine when the car is warm and can even do a perfect full turn...only happens when the car is cold. I figure the belt is like loose or something, but it seems ok.
What could the problem be???
Thanks.
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Location:
Southern Sydney
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 08:41
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Have you checked power steering fluid levels?
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 08:44
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Yeh, its fine...but I will check again to make sure. I checked today.
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Location:
Gold Coast
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January 2003
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 09:04
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so your saying only on full lock?
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 09:12
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If its only on full lock dont worry about it ..... most cars do that on full lock.... even when the cars warm too...
its just your pressure relief valve im pretty sure
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 09:53
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Happens when the car is cold. ALWAYS!!!
Sometimes it doesnt happen when I just start the car, but when I turn my lights on, it starts squeeling.
I think it has something to do with the belt.
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Location:
Gold Coast
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January 2003
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 09:54
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sounds very much like a loose belt. Check to make sure there all tight
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 13:09
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I'm pretty sure its the belt...and it seems ok...but how would I go about tightening it?
I gave it a shot and theres nothing I can move to make the belt tight.
I think I'll have to take it somewhere to get it done.
I'd like/prefer to do it myself though.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 13:28
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If the belt is tight....dont tighten it
find the longest part of the belt....in the middle of it try and twist it.....u should NOT be able to twist it more than 90 degrees
if its tight and still squeaking
a)who cares....turn up the radio while your car is cold
b)replace it
c)lubricate the belt.....with wd-40...or anytihng like that.....even tyre shine works...but this is only temporary
This is assuming the problem is the belt
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Location:
Hornsby, N.S.W
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 13:37
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pump the beats, that what i do to get rid of all the squeaks and groans of the 22
justin 
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Wed, 18 June 2003 13:39
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| juzzo84 wrote on Wed, 18 June 2003 23:37 |
pump the beats, that what i do to get rid of all the squeaks and groans of the 22
justin
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didnt know inanimate objects can make noises 
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Thu, 19 June 2003 00:31
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Definitely a loose or worn belt. Tighten or replace.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Thu, 19 June 2003 07:23
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I think it's loose...how do I tighten??
looks like I'll have to visit the mechanics...I got no idea.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Powersteering squeeks
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Thu, 19 June 2003 23:23
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Check your service manual for the belt tightening procedure. If you don't have one, buy one.
Take it to a mechanic to have a belt tightened? Pfft, ya girl!
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