Power Steering?
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Power Steering?
I've got an 04 R50 with about 137,000 miles. The engine runs great and never had any issues.
When I cold start the engine, it runs perfectly. After about 15-20 seconds the RPM's stay constant, but get kind of a deep vibration that comes and goes. The power steering whine is quite noticeable at this point and every time I slightly move the steering the RPM's drop for a second and get more vibration.
The other thing that has been happening is that I will get what sounds like a vibration on the firewall somewhere in front of the passenger. It doesn't seem to be an engine issue as it runs great and the noise comes and goes, but I only hear it when I idle.
I'm assuming that a faulty power steering pump might be the cause of all of these issues, but wanted to get some input from the community.
Thanks for any help, Anthony.
When I cold start the engine, it runs perfectly. After about 15-20 seconds the RPM's stay constant, but get kind of a deep vibration that comes and goes. The power steering whine is quite noticeable at this point and every time I slightly move the steering the RPM's drop for a second and get more vibration.
The other thing that has been happening is that I will get what sounds like a vibration on the firewall somewhere in front of the passenger. It doesn't seem to be an engine issue as it runs great and the noise comes and goes, but I only hear it when I idle.
I'm assuming that a faulty power steering pump might be the cause of all of these issues, but wanted to get some input from the community.
Thanks for any help, Anthony.
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The power steering pump being electrical does take a draw on the power system. Check the alternator or your battery, if you are losing power so much its a stumble it could be the alt or the battery. Then go towards the PS pump. But I would check the voltage drop also.
For the PS pump &Fan there was a recall on certain years, so keep that in mind.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-problems.html
Thanks
For the PS pump &Fan there was a recall on certain years, so keep that in mind.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-problems.html
Thanks
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