2004 Lexus RX 330 power steering squeal

2004 LEXUS RX 330
42,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MCFANCY
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thank you first of all. when the car is cold and first started the power sterring squeals when the wheels are turned. afer the engine warms upin a couple minutes the squeal goes away...any ideas?
Jan 31, 2009 at 10:23 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello. You need to inspect your power steering fluid. Ensure it is full. If it is a little low, this will cause the pump to whine while turning until fluid has warmed up a bit. If the fluid level is OK then suspect the pump is faulty and going bad.



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Jan 31, 2009 at 10:27 PM