ZZZZZzzzzz electrical Noise from streering wheel

Anonymous · February 22, 2006, 14:17

Hello,
when I'm stopped and the steering wheel is still (not moving/turning), I hear a small ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz electrical noise.
When i steer a bit that noise stops. When I leave it still again, that starts again.

Any ideas?

Liz · February 22, 2006, 14:57

Perfectly normal according to Toyota - mine did it for ages before the power steering pump went!

Anonymous · February 22, 2006, 19:50

Thanks

Anonymous · February 23, 2006, 00:14

You should not be able to hear it from inside the car, though.

spit · February 23, 2006, 08:14

Quote from: "Beanie"You should not be able to hear it from inside the car, though.

I can. Been there for about 12 months now & noticeable when I park up. MrT assure me its nothing to worry about, and it goes away with the slightest twitch of the wheel.

philster_d · February 23, 2006, 13:16

yep my mk 2 did it at startup untiil it got up to pressure, presumably the pump whining

Anonymous · February 23, 2006, 15:38

Yeh mine did this too, unfortunately the only cure is to replace the pump/motor as I had to s:(

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Anonymous · February 26, 2006, 07:09

Another issue.
When I full steer the steering wheel left or right during parking, at the full lock, I hear something like squizing... is that normal

kanujunkie · February 26, 2006, 08:11

heres the inspection details for the vane pump

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