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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Squeeeeeeeeek !

When ever i turn my steering wheel left or right, i get a squeaking noise. Sounds like it needs lube. What part needs lubing?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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That's usually a symptom of a loose and/or worn power steering belt.

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Isnt that the electric power steering pump and normal???

I didnt think our cars had a belt driven power steering pump???
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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If you just got your car, "they all do that".
If it's a new, different sound, you could have a PS fan issue.
Likely it's the former.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Okay, I don't get a squeaking noise, and if you read it carefully, I said it was usually a symptom. Maybe not on our cars, but it is a symptom. <heh heh> <fart>

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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yeah i read thats a normal sound from the electrohydrolic steering also. I only hear it at low speeds like turning out my driveway, i think thats normal going slowly but at higher speeds you might be got a problem
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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I have an 2004, and it's not a pump or belt. It's coming from the cabin about knee level. It's like the creak/squeek you get on a door hinge, and once you squirt WD40 it's all gone.
 
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