Steering, + Humming sound

[lobsterlu]

Wierd.. i just put 80 miles after picking it up from the dealer.. and its humming when im at a stop light. i put it in neut. and its fine. but when i steer in neu it hums a bit. but not as bad. im sure its something in the steering b/c now when im driving and im turning it sorta VERy VERY lightly shakes the steering wheel.

since its under extended warrenty ill get it fixed..

2002 4.4i x5

i LOVE IT! =)

[lo_jack]

Check the level and color of the fluid in the power steering resevoir. If it is low or not bright red, and or replace it.

At the same time, take a look underneath at the power steering hose and see if you can find any obvious leaks. You may have to pull one of those goofy plastic shields off to inspect the whole hose. Those hoses are known to fail.

[lobsterlu]

ok thanks will look into it. i dont think its leaking as there no spots on the floor when i move. but we'll see. the level is fine but it was dark so couldnt notice the color. ill take a look today.

[lo_jack]

Originally Posted by lobsterlu

ok thanks will look into it. i dont think its leaking as there no spots on the floor when i move. but we'll see. the level is fine but it was dark so couldnt notice the color. ill take a look today.

Do not let the 'no spot' theory lull you into a flase sense of security. The plastic and metal sheilds that cover nearly the entire underside of the engine bay will hold a huge volume of fluids (of any type) before they will spill over onto the ground. The power steering line leaks very slowly from the metal links that hold the rubber hose sections together. It need not be a fast leak to give you these noises.

I would pull the plastic shield off the area below the front end and check for myself. You will be starring right at the hose in question.

[UncleBob]

Originally Posted by lo_jack

Do not let the 'no spot' theory lull you into a flase sense of security.

very true. i had a leaking hose with no spot.

[ha ha, just re-read my post and want to clarify that i'm talking about the X guys ]