Car makes a whining noise when turning left or right.

Check the fluid level in your power steering pump reservoir. Sounds like you may have air in the pump.

power steering pump probably went out.. if you can easily get at the belt and are any kind of mechanically inclined, remove the drive belt to the p/s pump and then start the car if the noise is gone then its probably part of the power steering pump

normally, the only part of your automatic transmission that will make a whining noise is the pump. it usually whines when iether the fluid is low or more commonly when the transmission oil filter is getting plugged up.

the power steering pump will also make a whining noise too.

turn the wheel all the way to the right and hold steady pressure against the stop. this puts maximum force on the power steering pump and, if the power steering pump is the one making the whine, it will change the sound of it. (usually louder).

if the trans pump is making the whine noise, it should sound different in neutral compared to drive. this test will really only work if it make the noise without the vehicle moving. if it wont do it at idle hold the rpms at 2000 or so.

if you decide the noise is coming from the transmission, and the transmission filter has not been replaced (assuming you installed a used transmission), replace the filter by removing the oil pan.



oh and also, if it is the power steering pump you should be able to make it make the whining noise while the vehicle is stationary. if it wont make noise unless its moving its not the power steering pump.

No pump should be noisy, though if only noisy when wheels are turned all the way to either side, that is normal. Once turned to the point where the pump first begins to make noise you really don't have any more wheel movement and turning the steering wheel further does very little except cause the noise. I've found that on many Jeeps the steering stop bolts on the lower control arms are set too far in and can be turned back a bit. That may help somewhat.

First check and make sure it is not low of fluid. If it is top it off with the correct fluid. If you let it get low it may have air in the system. After topping the reservoir off start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right 5 times. This will remove any trapped air. If the whining is still there, you need a new power steering pump as it is defective.

First make sure it is actually the pump and not the drive belt to the pump. If that checks out ok, then remove the P/S fill cap and turn the steering wheel fully left and fully right 10 times. This will remove any trapped air from the system. If that does no good then purchase a can of Seafoam Trans-Tune and add 2 ounces to the reservoir. If that still does not solve your whining & jerking problem after about 25 miles of driving, then the pump will have to be replaced.

If its a whining noise, check the power steering fluid level and fill if low, otherwise you may have a pump going out or a loose belt

it is the power sterring pump.

The power steering pump that is used in your car is notorious for noise issues, it is a loud whine which gets louder as you turn the steering wheel right or left, flush the system fluid and replace the pump.

This is caused by the power steering pump, the only way to correct it is to flush the power steering system and replace the pump