Steering Wheel noise

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by terkar, Feb 11, 2004.

  1. terkar

    terkar New Member

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    Have over 1300 miles now and don't know why I have not noticed this before but... today, when I turned the wheel while going into the garage, I heard a soft whirling sound - kind of a soft rubbing noise. Has anyone else experienced this?
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    #1 terkar, Feb 11, 2004
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    You mean that sound - kinda like a zip or a phfft?

    Yeah, that's normal.
     
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    Ya, I hear it on mine too. Sounds almost like a couple pieces of rough fabric being rubbed together or something.

    Nothing to worry about - I credit the car with being so quiet that you hear noises that are just not audible in other vehicles :)

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    #3 DaveG, Feb 12, 2004
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    If it's the same sound I hear, it's the power steering mechanism, which -- I am told -- is electric rather than hydraulic.

    :eek:
     
    #4 JeffG, Feb 12, 2004
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    Same sound as my MR2 - an electric power steering mechanism. Does it kinda sound like a rubberband being twisted?
     
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    Sorta. To me it sounds like gears meshing, sorta.
     
    #6 JeffG, Feb 12, 2004
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    I think it sounds like a nylon rope being slid over the edge of a table/wall.
     
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    Sounds like......... Ya, like that. Thanks to all - Guess I need not worry about this what ever it sounds like.
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    #8 terkar, Feb 12, 2004
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