I have a 91 Geo Prizm. Lately, when I am turning, my car has been making a loud screeching noise. Interestingly enough, it doesn't happen every time I turn, just when I first start up the car. The first few turns will result in screeching noises, but after it's "warmed up" the screeching goes away when I'm turning.
My power steering fluid level is filled.
Any ideas?
2007-12-06 04:50:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Stop turning it so hard while the speedometer says 110mph!!
2007-12-06 04:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋
It could be that the belt driving the power steering pump has stretched or that the pump itself is starting to wear, I've had both of these problems, at different times, on different vehicles.
It could be that a good lube job is needed for the front end, also, but I'd try the belt first and then look into the pump, as the culprit.
2007-12-06 04:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by paigespirate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a car(92 crown victoria) where my power steering was filled, and I would still get the screeching. I would also notice that after it warmed up. the sounds went away. later on i noticed that how turned the wheel was causing the screeching. there is some dynamic to the turning the wheel. my first car didn't have power steering. let me tell you, i liked no power steering better.
2007-12-06 04:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by Apprentice Ghost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the belt.when you turn sharp you put a good load on the power steering pump,and if the belt is loose or worn it will slip and make that noise.the reason the noise goes away is after slipping for a bit the belt gets hot and sticky.but every time it makes that noise your ruining the belt.so plan on changing it.
2007-12-06 04:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by mr. y 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be the belts , it happens to my car alot when i go to work in the morning. If i turn the wheel alllll the way over, it makes that screeching sound. It could just be the belts and everything still warmng up. If you are really concerned just go have it checked out.
2007-12-06 04:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by AngryFalafel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, get a new power steering fan belt installed on your car to eliminate the screeching.
2007-12-06 04:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by bobweb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It appears like the belt on the capability guidance is unquestionably slipping. while a automobile is on complete lock or accelerating therev is prompt torque appled to the fan belt. If it is on the incorrect rigidity it is going to slip and make a screeching noise. See a mechanic to have it readjsuted
2016-10-10 09:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you may need a new belt on it,that will cause them to squeak like that ,its probably just a loose belt or a an old belt that needs replaced,as the belt gets hotter from turning the squeak stops,so that would explain why it doesn't do it when the engine warms up.check the belt to see if it has cracks in it,and is stiff,if so replace it and adjust it right ,and that should stop it from doing that,good luck with it.
2007-12-06 04:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it cold where you are? there's a belt that slips in the cold, especially with older cars.
This is something you can ignore for a while, actually, if you don't mind bothering your neighbors. Once the belt warms up, it doesn't slip and screech any more.
2007-12-06 04:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by creativeresearchmethods 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could be:
- tires are underinflated
- car is out of alignment
- power steering or serpentine belt is loose
- power steering rack is going bad
2007-12-06 04:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
V belt to the power steering pump needs to be tighter (or replace it and make it taught as the one there is glazed from slipping.
2007-12-06 04:53:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋