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jmp0126 · 10-02-2005, 12:58 PM

Hi everyone,

I have a small problem with my 95 Camry. When the car is not moving and I turn the steering wheel to the left and right I hear a noise (whiny?). I took it to my mechanic but he couldn't firgure it out. It only happens when the car is at a stand still and not when ot is moving. It's been happening for at least 2 weeks now. Does anyone knows what the problem might be? Any advise is greatly appreciated.

jmp0126

Gary_602Z · 10-02-2005, 07:35 PM

If belts are good and fluid level is good it could be the pump making the noise. Might try changing out the power steering fluid to see if that helps.

Gary

1991_camry · 10-02-2005, 09:03 PM

check to see if the power steering fluid gets low in couple of days. When u park check to see if u see any fluid on the floor.

rusty9 · 10-02-2005, 09:09 PM

probably the power steering pump, pulley or belt...this is a no brainer

btw, find another mechanic

90camdx4 · 10-02-2005, 10:50 PM

it could be your belt...i would check that first...cause if it was the pump you would porbaly have a hard steering wheel. i could be wrong.

***zoni*** · 10-03-2005, 12:35 AM

yup.. check fluid, belt, then if not those, pump is bad.

MrSo0h0o · 10-12-2005, 03:21 PM

yea i have the same problem. i havent gotten around to checking the fluid(hope thats what it is) but i get the same whiny noise when i turn the steering wheel when not moving. when i make a slow turn it also makes the noise. not as much, but its the same noise.

ag6286 · 10-12-2005, 06:58 PM

in gen 3 whiny noise wont be lack of steering fluid........if that wer to happen then u would feel the power steering going in and out...not hear it. as for pump being bad and u hear a whining sound.....nvr heard of that....$10 says ur power steering belt is worn or loose ........check condition of belt...and replace if necesary.......tighten it a lot.....very simple task...see if that works

MrSo0h0o · 10-12-2005, 07:18 PM

i looked in my chiltons manual but it doesnt tell me where the belt is located. can you help me out?

ag6286 · 10-12-2005, 08:08 PM

passenger side.....side off wheel and 2 bolts that hold plastic cover....if its a v-6 anyways...then the belt will be the thinner one extending to the left, tighten the tensioner. 4 cylander im not sure about its location or if its a separate belt or not

MrSo0h0o · 10-12-2005, 08:15 PM

if this belt is loose, would my steering feel any diff? ie: not as tense? b/c i dont know if its all camrys but my steering wheel doesnt feel very reactive, compared to say an 03 corolla(gf's car)

ag6286 · 10-12-2005, 08:43 PM

it might, it might not......if u want better sensitivity, drain the power steering fluid, ALL of it in the system, replace teh filter. Run a cleaner through it if possible before u replace the old filter. Then add new filter and add new power steering...my choice is PowerSyn, its a fantastic power steering fluid.

next ur camry is much heavier than an 03 corolla plus ther is a technology difference im sure between the two because of its age. for instance my v-6 camry has great sensitivity but when i get into our 03 f-150 the steering is 2x better along with brake pedal sensitivity

MrSo0h0o · 10-12-2005, 08:48 PM

true.. thanks ag, awesome information

once it stops raining here, im gonna try out a few of these things, starting off with filling up the fluid

ag6286 · 10-12-2005, 09:26 PM

i did a write up on chngin power steering fluid i think not that long ago...ill see if i can find it