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Is it making a noise when moving, or when standing still? If it makes a noise when moving, does it make the noise both when going forward and backwards? Information like this will help to solve the problem. When you post a question, post as much info as you can.
If it’s a kind of scratching noise, it could be the plate behind the brake rotor. If it’s bent, it can make a noise when turning.
If you suspect a bearing problem then this video should help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdRpnK5MGQ8
However many times I find that tires are often the cause of such noises so if you don’t find anything with the methods shown in the video then perhaps try rotating the tires to see if the noise changes or goes away.
Quoted From Hawk2:
Is it making a noise when moving, or when standing still? If it makes a noise when moving, does it make the noise both when going forward and backwards? Information like this will help to solve the problem. When you post a question, post as much info as you can.
If it’s a kind of scratching noise, it could be the plate behind the brake rotor. If it’s bent, it can make a noise when turning.
i did post all the information possible. thats the only times its making the sounds, none of the times you are asking about.
Quoted From suleman09:
i did post all the information possible. thats the only times its making the sounds, none of the times you are asking about.And it doesn’t make a growling sound, when turning to the max when standing still? It may be something with power steering – remember, that when moving and turning, there are some forces that try to straighten your wheels, but the power steering pump pushes the other way, so you’re able to turn – so power steering pump is under bigger load when making U-turn, than when you’re standing still.
Is it cold where you live? I had to change my p/s fluid, because last winter when it was colder than -18*C the p/s pump was whining like a supercharger for half a minute after starting the engine. Maybe your fluid is old/worn and under load it doesn’t lubricate as it should?
You just may be hearing the power steering system of the vehicle if you are at full lock.
Is you belt at the correct tension and did you check your power steering fluid level?
Quoted From Hawk2:
And it doesn’t make a growling sound, when turning to the max when standing still? It may be something with power steering – remember, that when moving and turning, there are some forces that try to straighten your wheels, but the power steering pump pushes the other way, so you’re able to turn – so power steering pump is under bigger load when making U-turn, than when you’re standing still.
Is it cold where you live? I had to change my p/s fluid, because last winter when it was colder than -18*C the p/s pump was whining like a supercharger for half a minute after starting the engine. Maybe your fluid is old/worn and under load it doesn’t lubricate as it should?
i haven’t noticed it make the sounds when standing still and turning, i’ll try it out and let you know.
where i live the lowest it’s gotten so far is about 30 degrees.
ill check the fluids condition, i know the level is fine because i was going to top it off recently but it was already at level. and what color should the fluid be if its bad or contaminated ect? (the power steering system takes tranny fluid)Quoted From dreamer2355:
You just may be hearing the power steering system of the vehicle if you are at full lock.
Is you belt at the correct tension and did you check your power steering fluid level?
that’s just the thing though, it starts growling maybe at an 180degree before it hits its locking position.
and yea the tensioner is good because i recently serviced the belt and checked all the components and the fluid level is good.You might just want to put your eyes up in the wheel wells, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a splash shield come loose and come into contact with the tire causing a noise similar to what you describe.
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