Power Steering Problems. Cant Stop The Noise!
09-06-2009, 08:38 PM
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Ok where to start. I have a 04 tiburon. I recently went to the dealer to get my timing belt changed and they did a shitty job. Timing belt covers were not put on right and my power steering pumpwas making a noise. So I took it back to the dealer and they said my pump was going. I was pissed so I called my credit card company and I dont have to pay for it. Anyways I still couldnt get my ps pump to stop making a noise. I tried bleeding it and got nothing. I bought a remanufactured pump from rock auto and still even that pump made the noise even after bleeding it. What am I doing wrong? I even replaced the pressure hose to make sure that wasn't going bad. Maybe its the fluid? It looks dark but it also looks like the dealer put ATF fluid in it because its red. What fluid should I put in? Please help me out thanks.
09-06-2009, 08:45 PM
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Vehicle: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
if it were my car i would drain the lines, pump, and rack. then i would add a quart of Lucas power steering additive along with the new fluid.
09-06-2009, 09:00 PM
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Ok well how would I go about replacing the fluid? Also what fluid should I use? I know Hyundai recommends psf-3? But where the heck do you find psf-3 fluid? Someone said any old universal fluid is fine but I want to make sure.
09-06-2009, 09:01 PM
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Holy cow people! You got your car back from a place that did a poor job on a BELT replacement . . . did you make sure the noise wasn't coming from your power steering belt? Does the 04 have belt driven PS?
09-06-2009, 10:11 PM
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be more specific here....what kind of noise?
squeeking? humming?
if it is squeeking you will be able to see the belt slip...
in that case, tighten or loosen the powersteering belt and alternator belt...
squeeking? humming?
if it is squeeking you will be able to see the belt slip...
in that case, tighten or loosen the powersteering belt and alternator belt...
09-06-2009, 10:16 PM
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To replace the fluid first drain the fluid by disconnecting the lines from the rack after removing the cap from the pump. catch the fluid for color, smell, and for objects that could be in the fluid. after all has drained filter the fluid and check for shavings exc, also you should be able to tell if there if a problem by color and smell easily. if clean reconnect line refill with fluid. the fluid should be cross referable, just contact your local advanced auto and ask if they can get or find a compatible fluid.
09-06-2009, 10:34 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (markstibbyspot @ Sep 7 2009, 01:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>be more specific here....what kind of noise?
squeeking? humming?
if it is squeeking you will be able to see the belt slip...
in that case, tighten or loosen the powersteering belt and alternator belt...</div>
It's definitely not a sqeeking sound and it isn't my belts making the sound. It sounds like a super charger im not going to lie lol.
squeeking? humming?
if it is squeeking you will be able to see the belt slip...
in that case, tighten or loosen the powersteering belt and alternator belt...</div>
It's definitely not a sqeeking sound and it isn't my belts making the sound. It sounds like a super charger im not going to lie lol.