Power steering pump noise?

1. tisandy Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 349 2000 Mk2 Saxo VTR, 1997 Mk1 Saxo.

   #1 26th February 2011, 14:24

   Hey I have a mark 2 1.1 saxo.
   
   Recently I've been hearing a weird noise and I think its comming from the power steering pump?
   
   When the cars running it makes a weird high pitch noise but when I turn the engine off the power steering pump stays on for another few seconds before powering down. I noticed when I went to check the pump that the cap wasn't screwed on properly. Could this be the problem? I screwed it back on and the same noises occured.
   
   What do I do???
   
   Help is much appreciated, thank.
   
   P.s. The power steering works fine.
2. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #2 26th February 2011, 14:29

   It sounds like the pump could be on it's way out... although it's quite normal for it to make a slight high pitched noise - its just the pressure in the system.
   
   I doubt the loose cap would make any difference.
   
   Keep an eye on it, and as soon as it starts playing up.. time to be on the look out for a new or recon pump.
3. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #3 26th February 2011, 14:29

   hmmm sounds like it could be the brushes in the pump, does the noise get louder and quieter as you turn?
4. tisandy Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 349 2000 Mk2 Saxo VTR, 1997 Mk1 Saxo.

   #4 26th February 2011, 14:32

   Thank you,
   
   The pump gets quiter as you turn it but louder when your not turning it..
5. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #5 26th February 2011, 14:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tisandy Thank you, The pump gets quiter as you turn it but louder when your not turning it..

   
   sounds like its on its way out then. or the brushes are getting jammed, they tend to get gunked up. you could try gently tapping it as someone steers the steering wheel, sometimes it kicks back in, but can sometimes only be a temporary fix.
6. tisandy Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 349 2000 Mk2 Saxo VTR, 1997 Mk1 Saxo.

   #6 26th February 2011, 14:37

   Ok thanks mate
7. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #7 26th February 2011, 14:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tisandy Ok thanks mate

   no worries, let me know how it goes.
8. SidnySaxo Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 369 00 VTR Saxo

   #8 26th February 2011, 15:46

   Check to see if the block connecter on the altenater is on correctly mate
9. Jay_T87 Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Somewhere better than you! Posts: 1359 '98 Mauritius VTR

   #9 27th February 2011, 11:56

   I was having this same problem, I got told from a Citroen dealer to hit it gently when it aint working and then if it starts to work after it then its the brushes inside and the pump needs replacing! Ebay £50 for used, bit of a gamble but paid off.