2002 Civic LX: Power steering stiff and whining noise
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2002 Civic LX: Power steering stiff and whining noise
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when I start my car I hear a faint whining noise coming from the engine. It's much louder when I turn the wheel and when the car is moving.
Recently my power steering became stiff as well and seems to make this whining noise in relation to the stiffness of turning the wheel when moving.
What are the steps I should take for looking for what the problem is and fixing it?
Thanks a bunch for any help!
when I start my car I hear a faint whining noise coming from the engine. It's much louder when I turn the wheel and when the car is moving.
Recently my power steering became stiff as well and seems to make this whining noise in relation to the stiffness of turning the wheel when moving.
What are the steps I should take for looking for what the problem is and fixing it?
Thanks a bunch for any help!
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Start by checking your power steering fluid level and make sure the power steering (thinnest) belt hasn't slipped or broken.
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Re: 2002 Civic LX: Power steering stiff and whining noise
Likely low power steering fluid?
Make sure to use Hondas power steering fluid to refill it.
These cars don't seem to like other fluids, and they do not use transmission fluid like many other cars can.
Make sure to use Hondas power steering fluid to refill it.
These cars don't seem to like other fluids, and they do not use transmission fluid like many other cars can.
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