Help figuring out steering problem

3k1n · 03-31-2008, 07:03 AM

I have noticed that recently while taking harder turns at around 30-40mph the steering wheel becomes extremly stiff while turning almost like its locking. Could it be that my powersteering pump or belt is going? The thing is during normal driving my steering wheel seems fine.

I also noticed during cold startup when i turn the wheel there is a whining sound almost like when you hear old beaters needing a new timing belt. (Though it also happens when i don't move the wheel so I also be needing a new timing belt since im at 41,000 miles.)

If anyone has any info on this please help, i rather not take it to the dealer unless i have to.

***bue car*** · 03-31-2008, 08:46 AM

If it whines like a jet in the cold mornings, it is the power steering pump.

mine when out on my 06 when i had it....they told me it was the drive belts...get home and the next morning? whiiiiineeeee .....gosh damit :x anyways....yea, its like $720 to repair :/

mine whines louder if i turned the wheel while warming up to...its annoying

3k1n · 03-31-2008, 10:29 AM

Does anyone know if waranty is suppose to cover it?

***bue car*** · 03-31-2008, 10:37 AM

I had an after market warranty as i bought my first sti used. that was covered under there...i think the factory warranty is good as well..but i didn't have one being used.

3k1n · 04-05-2008, 06:23 PM

I need help figuring out my steering problem or else i can't start my autox season.
I have noticed that recently while taking harder turns at around 40mph + the steering wheel becomes extremely stiff while turning almost like its locking. Could it be that my powersteering pum? The thing is during normal driving my steering wheel seems fine. It s not the alighment i don't think because it feels just fine during normal driving.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 04-05-2008, 07:03 PM

prob is your power steering pump..but you should also check the fluid level.

mw

03-31-2008, 07:03 AM	#1
3k1n Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: APS TBE R1 Location: Boston Posts: 105 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Help figuring out steering problem I have noticed that recently while taking harder turns at around 30-40mph the steering wheel becomes extremly stiff while turning almost like its locking. Could it be that my powersteering pump or belt is going? The thing is during normal driving my steering wheel seems fine. I also noticed during cold startup when i turn the wheel there is a whining sound almost like when you hear old beaters needing a new timing belt. (Though it also happens when i don't move the wheel so I also be needing a new timing belt since im at 41,000 miles.) If anyone has any info on this please help, i rather not take it to the dealer unless i have to. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-31-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
*bue car* Platinum Member Car: 07 STi Blue Fav Mod: stock :] Location: Torrance, California Posts: 490 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Help figuring out steering problem If it whines like a jet in the cold mornings, it is the power steering pump. mine when out on my 06 when i had it....they told me it was the drive belts...get home and the next morning? whiiiiineeeee .....gosh damit :x anyways....yea, its like $720 to repair :/ mine whines louder if i turned the wheel while warming up to...its annoying

03-31-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
3k1n Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: APS TBE R1 Location: Boston Posts: 105 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help figuring out steering problem Does anyone know if waranty is suppose to cover it?

03-31-2008, 10:37 AM	#4
*bue car* Platinum Member Car: 07 STi Blue Fav Mod: stock :] Location: Torrance, California Posts: 490 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Help figuring out steering problem I had an after market warranty as i bought my first sti used. that was covered under there...i think the factory warranty is good as well..but i didn't have one being used.

04-05-2008, 06:23 PM	#5
3k1n Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: APS TBE R1 Location: Boston Posts: 105 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help figuring out steering problem I need help figuring out my steering problem or else i can't start my autox season. I have noticed that recently while taking harder turns at around 40mph + the steering wheel becomes extremely stiff while turning almost like its locking. Could it be that my powersteering pum? The thing is during normal driving my steering wheel seems fine. It s not the alighment i don't think because it feels just fine during normal driving.

04-05-2008, 07:03 PM	#6
RaceComp Engineering Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 Pinarello FP5 Fav Mod: New Underwear after a 147mph slide into turn 17 at Sebring in the rain....still got 3rd.. Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 3,138 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Help figuring out steering problem prob is your power steering pump..but you should also check the fluid level. mw This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.