Author Topic: Whining noise when turning steering from cold start (Read 2666 times)

guest4971 · « **on:** August 28, 2014, 04:22:38 PM »

hi, I'm experiencing a whining noise when turning the steering after the car has been parked up for a few hours. it only occurs once as the steering is turned, it then disappears once steering wheel is turned. it then reoccurs once the car is parked up and started a few hours later by turning the steering. anyone know what the problem could be be ? thanks.

guest4078 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2014, 10:43:46 PM »

Well, if the noise is related only to your use of the steering wheel, then it is probably the electric steering assist motor. I suppose they do wear out and get noisy, but they don't like being held on full lock much, could it be that?

guest4971 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2014, 10:21:59 AM »

yes, indeed it could be the steering assist motor. due to limited parking at work i tend to park in very tight spots, which means that i am heavily dependent on the full steering wheel locks.