Squeaky/rubbery noises when steering

Liquid_Entity · 19 Mar 2014 at 10:07

Seem to have some weird squeaky/rubbery noises when I turn my steering wheel. Most prominent when parked and turning wheel about 20 degrees either way from centre. I don't have any issues steering when driving either.

Anyone have an idea what that might be? Possibly air in PAS, steering column or something else?

mk3 Mondeo 1.8

Dogbreath · 19 Mar 2014 at 12:34

If the auxiliary belt that drives the PAS pump needs tensioning (or replacing) then it can slip when you load up the steering, and this will make a screeching noise.

Liquid_Entity · 19 Mar 2014 at 12:59

It's not a screeching noise. Imagine two balloons rubbing each other in a twisty way. Hard to explain.

ci_newman · 19 Mar 2014 at 13:04

Like rubber tyres squealing on the ground?

Liquid_Entity · 19 Mar 2014 at 13:14

It's not the tyres no.

Similar to this noise

bledd · 19 Mar 2014 at 13:51

Does it have PAS fluid in the reservoir?

Get some odd noises when these run dry. If it is dry, get the leak fixed before simply filling it back up.

Liquid_Entity · 19 Mar 2014 at 13:52

I sure I checked this 2 weeks ago but admittedly due to the car's age it's quite hard to see the MIN MAX levels. Will check again. Going in for a full service on Friday anyway so will mention it then