The fluid remains full and I haven't added but a *tiny* bit to it. It whines a lot, but ONLY when I turn left quickly while in motion. Adding fluid seems to have no effect on function. I haven't checked the fluid in probably 2 weeks now. The pump itself doesn't whine even when the wheel gets tough to turn at times. I can't really turn the wheel without bogging the engine when the car isn't moving, such as squeezing into a tight parking spot. The wheel will just plain stop turning if I try to steer while not moving. The power steering rack is wet at that plug thing. I would expect consistent whining of the pump if it were the pump because I've driven my share of cars with bad powersteering pumps and they whined all the time. Is the assumption correct?Originally Posted by SlowNA06
Interesting! I suspected the ABS system myself. Do certain cars do it more than others? It takes longer for it to check itself when I reverse. I know because I've tried it.
The "groan or clunk" has only occurred when I move the car immediately after first started when it's cold. It's more of a noise but I can definitely feel it. The car is already in gear and the "groan" is within literally 6 inches of moving. I definitely think it's the power steering since it occurs when I crank the wheel. It's not the transmission. My Tempo had a broken transmission/motor mount and talk about a clunk. The engine could literally move itself around... Going on a tangent there...
BTW. Tranny fluid is pink and healthy. Power steering is a recent development. Cars these past 3 years have been dollaring and 50-cent piece-ing me to death.
