Steering pump making noise... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mike6789 · 03-13-2006, 06:24 PM

Whenever I turn the wheel more than about 40 degrees either way, the pump makes a buzzing noise... Does this mean its a bad pump or just the fluid is low? How do I check the fluid and where is the pump located?

It's a 97 camry LE gen 4 i think

Thanks

hooRAH · 03-14-2006, 07:43 AM

Probably that the fluid is low. Resivoir is on the left, next to the coolant. Its in your owners manual.

Cyorke · 03-14-2006, 08:28 AM

Check the fluid first. More than likely it is the cause. The PS pumps on Toyotas seem to leak after a decent amount of mileage. I jsut had to replace the pump and rack on my 94 with 85k miles on it. I have also noticed some seepage from the pump on my Sienna withthe same V6 engine in it.