Re: Power steering noise during tight turns? (spongebob_squarepants)
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Power steering noise during tight turns?
I just took delivery of a new '02 TDI Jetta, and it seems like the steering wheel turns with a little heavier effort than my 1.8T Jetta and with more of the power steering pump 'hum'. Maybe I'm imagining this? On low speed U-turns is the only time I notice anything.
So my question - how much 'hum' is normal on tight low speed turns with VWs? It's not obnoxious, it's actually very quiet and I was thinking maybe it's just more noticeable on the TDI than the 1.8T.
Should I talk to the dealer? I don't think I would have noticed it, except my wife brought it up, and after driving both cars back to back, the TDI has a little more noise when cranking the wheel.
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So my question - how much 'hum' is normal on tight low speed turns with VWs? It's not obnoxious, it's actually very quiet and I was thinking maybe it's just more noticeable on the TDI than the 1.8T.
Should I talk to the dealer? I don't think I would have noticed it, except my wife brought it up, and after driving both cars back to back, the TDI has a little more noise when cranking the wheel.
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Re: Power steering noise during tight turns? (spongebob_squarepants)
IT IS NORMAL!!!!
You can refer back to your owners manual on this.
Power steering hydraulic makes humming sounds when you turn your wheel sharply to either side. It is absolutly normal for VW. Make sure you do not keep your wheel in that position for more than 30 seconds or so.
Owners manual talks about this. Yes, it is normal!!!
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IT IS NORMAL!!!!
You can refer back to your owners manual on this.
Power steering hydraulic makes humming sounds when you turn your wheel sharply to either side. It is absolutly normal for VW. Make sure you do not keep your wheel in that position for more than 30 seconds or so.
Owners manual talks about this. Yes, it is normal!!!
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