hi all i have just brought myself a subaru wrx sti 2002/2003 need help as i have a loud noise when sterring is full lock it sounds like a high pitced squick took it back to the garage were i brought it they said they tighten up the belt but its still there can it be the pump on its way out?

 

is the fluid level right?

 

Is it a belt squeal noise or more of a mechanical droaning noise?
Power steering pumps do make a slight noise on full lock but it might just need the power steering fluid topping up.


Danny.

 

i know im a newbie so dont take this as gospel but ive heard its to do with the diff, apparently if you give the handbrake one click then try it it goes........... Discuss....

 

On a car equipped with dccd yes as the diff unlocks. I think
this is a uk car so wont have dccd

 

i knew there was some truth in it!!

Everday is a school day!

 

I had the same noise on my MY02 WRX.. Turned out to be the belt was loose... Tightened it up and it went away... Will try and post up a noise clip When I get home

 

hi thanks all it needed a new belt all good now