Whine at full lock

gomezliberty · Post by **gomezliberty** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:09 pm

hey everyone just wondering if anyone can help me out
today i heard a grinding/whining noise when my wheels were at full-lock/close to.
i just had the timing belt replaced a couple of months ago.
what could be the problem?
everything else seems great. only hear it when going into/pulling out of parking spaces
any help greatly appreciated
emil

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:20 pm

That would be your power steering relief valve stopping your lines from splitting/pump exploding.

Its generally not a good idea to hold the steering wheel at full lock for more that a couple of seconds at a time

gomezliberty · Post by **gomezliberty** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:16 pm

ah i see
so not neccessarily something wrong with it?
thanks. how do i get rid of it though? because im at full lock quite often with this shocking turning circle.

thanks for the reply

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:21 pm

just go a turn or so back from lock, you'll hardly be making huge gains in turning circle by running full lock... it really isn't good for the system to hold it at lock, needless wear and tear...

check your power steering fluid level too.

gomezliberty · Post by **gomezliberty** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:37 pm

alrighty
thanks for the advice