Camry :: 2007 - Moaning And Groaning From The Steering
Dec 31, 2014
For the past year or so my 2007 Camry has had this groaning noise whenever I turn the wheel. It's not obnoxiously loud (you can't hear it from outside of the car) or anything but it's there and I know it's not normal. I'd taken it to a few mechanics including the dealer who all basically told me not to worry about it. I find this kind of frustrating as I would like the car to sound like it should even if it's not something threatening. Having had some experience with cars, I figured it must be either the power steering fluid or the pump. First I had the fluid changed with no success. A few weeks ago I finally broke down and had the entire power steering pump replaced. This was an expensive process so imagine my disappointment when I got the car back and the moaning was still there. It might be my imagination but I do think it's a bit quieter.
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My steering wheel make a moaning noise. 2004 V8 ....
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I found the link below in the archived threads [URL] ... It references several people experiencing a groaning problem when turning the steering wheel at low speed. I've just started experiencing the same problem and would like to see how to resolve the issue.
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I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, and I'm having some trouble with it. When I turn the steering wheel, there is a groaning sound both to the left and right. the other problem is when I'm accelerating slowly up an incline and turning the steering wheel, there a type of clicking sound I hear and feel on my accelerator. By the way, it's a V6 engine, Front wheel drive.
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