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Steering problems 1996Lexus LS 400

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JCSMITH
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  • 1996 LEXUS LS 400
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
1996 Lexus LS 400 is making an awful whining sound when I crank it and especially when I turn the wheel left or right. Is louder when car is stationary, but still can hear it when driving and turning. It is also getting harder to turn the wheel. This has become worse over about a months time. The car has about 140,000 miles on it. What is the problem? Also, It smells like Im burning oil or something when I start the car. :(
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Friday, December 17th, 2010 AT 2:54 AM

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KHLOW2008
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Did you check the fluid level in reservoir?

Seems fluid is insufficient resulting in the noise and heavy steering. Tha oil burning smell could be due to fluid leakages getting to the exhaust system.
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 AT 6:55 PM
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JOSHUA WARREN2
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I had similar issue with my 91 ls400. Turned out to be the power steering air control valve. It wore out and was pulling power steering fluid into the manifold.
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 8:06 PM
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KEN L
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Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 5:11 PM

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