Screechin Sound When Wheels Turned Both Ways Is200

[Qab]

Hi,

I am a new member to this forum and was told by a friend this would be the best place to ask about the problem im having with my Lex.

Right, my Lexus makes a screeching noise whenever i turn the wheel left or right, it happens when car is stationary and also when car is moving, however it dies out once im doing around 15-20mph (unless i cant hear it due to the engines sound). Im 19 and dont know much about the mechanical side of cars, i have asked my dad and hes saying it could be the power steering slippin, which as far as i can work out means the belt isnt catching onto the power steering pulley as smoothly as it should be?

Has anyone had a similar problem and what was done about it? I will be taking the car to lexus on the weekend but just seeing if i can get any leads beforehand.

Thanks, Qab

[Rory]

power steering motor?

the sound of the motor working is apparent when you are at full lock as it can't turn any further, that is perfectly normal, but how loud is yours? does the fluid just need topping up?

[sparkystav]

Power steering Pump is on its way out.

You can buy a seal kit for around £30 and rebuild it yourself (ive just done mine)

[Qab]

power steering motor?

the sound of the motor working is apparent when you are at full lock as it can't turn any further, that is perfectly normal, but how loud is yours? does the fluid just need topping up?

The sound cant be heard if the window is closed, but can be heard if u turn the wheel with the window down. Its definatelly not normal as ive hot heard it before.

[Qab]

Power steering Pump is on its way out.

You can buy a seal kit for around £30 and rebuild it yourself (ive just done mine)

Isit easy to rebuild? Would love to do this but not really a mechanical person.

[sparkystav]

Power steering Pump is on its way out.

You can buy a seal kit for around £30 and rebuild it yourself (ive just done mine)

Isit easy to rebuild? Would love to do this but not really a mechanical person.

Yeah, just a socket set and vice needed (quite a wide jaw needed)

[Qab]

Power steering Pump is on its way out.

You can buy a seal kit for around £30 and rebuild it yourself (ive just done mine)

Isit easy to rebuild? Would love to do this but not really a mechanical person.

Yeah, just a socket set and vice needed (quite a wide jaw needed)

Brilliant, ill take the car to lexus on the weekend and if the problem is what has been diagnosed here, i will pop into Halfords and purchase the seal kit. Thanks Buddy,

[sparkystav]

You need to get the seal kit from Toyota/Lexus

Part Number - 04446-10021

[Mr.Rudus]

before you change the pump, check the belt & its tension.

worth having a look at the fluid aswell.

if all this is fine then go for the pump.

good luck.