Hi guys! I searched the forum but I could only find solutions to parts of my problem, not the big problem together.. Here are my findings, divided by situations,I hope you can help me!
-AC OFF: Steering doesn't cause any noise.
-AC ON: Steering causes squealing noise, lasting for the whole duration of almost every steering maneuver. When the AC kicks in automatically, it squeals for the first 5 or 6 seconds.
I noticed that when I turn the AC on, the compressor pulley spins very slowly, hence the squealing, then it catches up the speed and doesn't squeal anymore.
I don't know it the steering noise comes from the compressor pulley or from the steering pulley, I didn't manage to replicate it with a friend on the wheel, but is obviously happens 100% of the times I'm alone and can't check, maybe I'll try with a camera.
The belt that I have is one of those belts with teeth, while the pulleys (AC and PS) are smooth, can this cause the sliding and the subsequent noise?
The steering is incredibly hard, but I have no leaks in the reservoir. The strange part is that as soon as I refill the reservoir, the steering is buttery smooth and light, and no noise come from the compressor, but after 1 day the steering is hard again and the noises are super loud. The steering being soft when I replace the fluid (AT fluid) makes me think that it's not a steering box problem.
Maybe a faulty steering pump? Maybe I should use a smooth belt? Maybe replacing the pulleys with "teethed" ones will solve the problem?
I also think that the hard steering might be caused by the belt sliding on the power steering pulley, but only making noise when the AC is on (for some weird reason), or never making noise, and the noise always comes from the AC compressor that (for some weird reason) also squeals when the power steering is engaged.
If someone had a similar issue and solved it, can you please explain to me like you would explain to a 5 year old?
I hope I explained clearly, English is not my first language..!
Thank you very much
-AC OFF: Steering doesn't cause any noise.
-AC ON: Steering causes squealing noise, lasting for the whole duration of almost every steering maneuver. When the AC kicks in automatically, it squeals for the first 5 or 6 seconds.
I noticed that when I turn the AC on, the compressor pulley spins very slowly, hence the squealing, then it catches up the speed and doesn't squeal anymore.
I don't know it the steering noise comes from the compressor pulley or from the steering pulley, I didn't manage to replicate it with a friend on the wheel, but is obviously happens 100% of the times I'm alone and can't check, maybe I'll try with a camera.
The belt that I have is one of those belts with teeth, while the pulleys (AC and PS) are smooth, can this cause the sliding and the subsequent noise?
The steering is incredibly hard, but I have no leaks in the reservoir. The strange part is that as soon as I refill the reservoir, the steering is buttery smooth and light, and no noise come from the compressor, but after 1 day the steering is hard again and the noises are super loud. The steering being soft when I replace the fluid (AT fluid) makes me think that it's not a steering box problem.
Maybe a faulty steering pump? Maybe I should use a smooth belt? Maybe replacing the pulleys with "teethed" ones will solve the problem?
I also think that the hard steering might be caused by the belt sliding on the power steering pulley, but only making noise when the AC is on (for some weird reason), or never making noise, and the noise always comes from the AC compressor that (for some weird reason) also squeals when the power steering is engaged.
If someone had a similar issue and solved it, can you please explain to me like you would explain to a 5 year old?
I hope I explained clearly, English is not my first language..!
Thank you very much
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