How Do I Know If My Power Steering is Failing?

There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a car. We do our best to keep up with maintenance and carefully watch the health of our car, but there is a lot to keep track of. Sometimes the hardest part about noticing a problem is figuring out the solution. The problem can feel hard to solve if you can’t locate the source of the problem. 

It’s not easy to pinpoint the source of a squeak or whining sound in your car. You need a few other clues as to what could be causing it. One of the worst outcomes could be that the source of the noise is a faulty power steering pump, but that is a costly repair. We’ll show you some of the other things to look out for to see if that is the cause. 

Is My Power Steering Pump Failing? 

The easiest part about diagnosing a problem with the power steering pump is that you are going to have a lot of opportunities to notice something is wrong. You have to use your steering wheel to drive, so anything that is off will seem incredibly noticeable. The first thing you might notice is any stiffness or slow responses from the steering wheel. If you have to fight your care to get it to turn or work, then it is a strong sign that your power steering pump is failing. 

Other noises might arise when you start up the vehicle or start a turn. When the power steering starts to go, then it can cause belts to slip with will create these sounds. Any groaning or strange sound that happens when you try to turn your car is a good reason to bring it in to have a professional look at it. 

How to Inspect Your Car Yourself

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