Thanks for all your replies.
Didn't manage to get to it in daylight. Will have a good look over the weekend and change the fluid too. Will let you know how I get on.
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| Author: | clubjoker [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Noisy power steering on a 968 |
Hi I've just got a 968 Sport and very happy with it. You know what it's like with a new car, looking and listening out for anything that might be a problem... I've noticed a noise from the steering at low speed and when turning the steering wheel to/from full lock, when parking, for example. The noise doesn't happen every time, and is probably best described as like a wooden chair being dragged along a hard floor. What could be the cause? Anything serious? Could it just be the power steering belt slipping? Quick to fix, by replacing the belt or retensioning? |
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| Author: | cabbage [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noisy power steering on a 968 |
Check your power steering fluid levels as this is usually the cause, if its too low it will make a noise while turning at low rev's. Although i have found that there is always a little 'weeering' noise under load anyway, so a little bit of noise is prefectly normal. |
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| Author: | J.J. [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noisy power steering on a 968 |
When was the fluid last changed? It degrades over time & can cause the symptoms you describe. Like clutch fluid it's often overlooked but needs replacing. If theres no leaks I'd just change the fluid & leave it alone. |
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| Author: | mikec [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noisy power steering on a 968 |
I get it in my S2 sometimes. Could also be a small leak. I read somewhere that air getting sucked in can cause a noise. If you do need to top up check what type of fluid to use, I don't think it is regular power steering fluid. In the 944 s2 it is Automatic Transmission Fluid DIII. Not sure about the 968. |
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| Author: | sulzeruk [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noisy power steering on a 968 |
All 944s and 968 use ATF for PAS fluid. Always worth changing, you will notice a difference, Alasdair |
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| Author: | clubjoker [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Noisy power steering on a 968 |
Thanks for all your replies. Didn't manage to get to it in daylight. Will have a good look over the weekend and change the fluid too. Will let you know how I get on.
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