Weird noise as RPM's rise 7AT, Videos in thread

[Sidetracked]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Couldn't hear much in the 2nd and 3rd video, but, in the first video, when you were turning, it sounded like the power steering pump to me.

Does it make much noise at all when you're not turning? Does the noise get louder when you do turn?

It does make noise when I am not turning and no the noise does not get louder when I turn as far as I know. When I am driving in a straight line the noise is still there. The noise is constant. The only time there is no noise is when the car is not accelerating. The noise is constant when accelerating (upshifting and downshifting). The noise is basically in synch with the RPM's. It is hard for me to explain.

[Memphis370Z]

Originally Posted by Sidetracked

It does make noise when I am not turning and no the noise does not get louder when I turn as far as I know. When I am driving in a straight line the noise is still there. The noise is constant. The only time there is no noise is when the car is not accelerating. The noise is constant when accelerating (upshifting and downshifting). The noise is basically in synch with the RPM's. It is hard for me to explain.

Yeah, Cameron, I re-listened to the first video and could hear it while you were accelerating, but it seemed to get louder when you were turning left. I suppose that's because you were going slower and there was less wind and road noise.

At any rate, from what I do hear, it really does sound like your power steering pump. Actually, it sounds like the noise it would make when it's low on fluid. Silly question, I'm sure, but have you personally checked the power steering fluid after getting it back from the stealership? Also, have you visually inspected under the hood, as well as under the car, for any leaks?

I found this video and was wondering if this is similar to the noise your car is making?


Hopefully, others will chime in and offer their feedback and advice. Good luck with the situation, though.

[Sidetracked]

I really appreciate the help. Here is a picture of my fluid levels. This was just taken and the car was last driven about 4 hours ago.




After listening to the video you posted, I want to say it kind of sounds like that. However, my fluid levels appear to be fine. Can you tell from the photo?

Thanks again!

[Memphis370Z]

Fluid level looks good. Man, I don't know what to tell you, but good luck and please be sure to update us if you get it figured out.

By the way, $1,500 seems pretty steep to have the pump and hoses replaced. Just my

[Sidetracked]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Fluid level looks good. Man, I don't know what to tell you, but good luck and please be sure to update us if you get it figured out.

By the way, $1,500 seems pretty steep to have the pump and hoses replaced. Just my

Yeah I thought it was steep too. Going try and find a shop that specializes in Z's. Thanks again Memphis. I will keep this thread updated. Hopefully more people chime in.