Steering noise?

[neil298]

2004 T5 auto....Just noticed a 'groan' or 'whine' when turning at speed,doesn't seem too bad at lower speeds but a definite noise when cornering and accelerating away...any ideas? Thx

[Rudeyboy18]

Wheel bearing.......... Is it when you turn one way??? So when you turn right ....... the sounds comes from the left?

[neil298]

could well be,going to take it out to the industrial estate after dark and test it...keep you posted

[neil298]

sorry for delay but it seems it was the steering fluid level being down!,all topped up and no more noise!

[JamesT5]

sorry for delay but it seems it was the steering fluid level being down!,all topped up and no more noise!

Yeah, mine leaks PAS fluid and my steering rack gaitors were and probably are full of it. It's an unfortunate characteristic of these cars...