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Should I be able to hear the steering pump?

Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Should I be able to hear the steering pump?

I have a new 06' Mega cab 4x4 and in a parking situation I can hear the power steering pump. Is this normal or should I have it checked?
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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I can't imagine you being able to hear the power steering pump over the cummins. I know in my old chevy the ps fluid got a little low and it made a whining noise kinda like having timing gears instead of a timing chain.
I would check the ps fluid level. If it's okay and still makes a noise then take it to the dealer.
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by subspd
I have a new 06' Mega cab 4x4 and in a parking situation I can hear the power steering pump. Is this normal or should I have it checked?
I would have it checked; but be prepared for the dealer to say its normal - if so, you might want to ask him to take another new truck on the lot for a spin for a "noise comparison".
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Yup, first thing to do is check the fluid level. It'll whine if low....
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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mines doing it, and my steering box is "wet" so the dealer is replaceing it. take a look at your steering box, if it looks to be leaking a little get it replaced.
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