Whirring noise near stearing in Dash - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

wpritcher · 07-11-2009, 07:15 PM

I have a 2000 Avalon XLS. Periodically it makes a loud whirring noise that appears to be coming directly under the steering wheel. I have removed all CDs and turned of the radio. Nothing seems to help It is an intermittent sound sometime it will go days without the noise. Car runs perfectly other than the noise

azsimonsez · 07-12-2009, 10:59 AM

I have the exact same noise that you are describing and I haven't been able to figure it out either. Just sitting with the engine off and the radio off you can hear it. Then I may not hear it for a week or so, but it always comes back. Very strange.

jgbrooks · 07-20-2009, 03:53 PM

I had a similar issue on my 2000 XLS. Dealer found grinding noise was " found gear in air mix servo actuator to be worn". $350 later good as new. The auto climate control is trying to adjust and the gears grind away. Good luck.

avalonshoe · 07-26-2010, 04:31 AM

same here, i have 2000 avalon... was gonna have fun with the lady til the noise came up!!!