power steering noise

Christopher · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:52 pm

When its cold out and I first start up my jeep the power steering pump whines for a minute. My guess is moisture in the fluid and would guess a fluid change would help. I dont experience any noise in the summer heat. Any other ideas or experiences :?:

itsajeepthing · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:29 pm

Do a quick search and you will find tha the topic has been covered in a bunch of threads.

Basically it's a common occurance with our Libbys. When cold (winter months), the fluid provides more resistance and causes the pump to make noise. My '03 has been doing it since day one, and I've never had and trouble with the pump.

Christopher · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:42 pm

So you dont think changing the fluid will make a difference? Just bothers me. Thanks

Chris

renegadekj · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:47 pm

Mine was doing that winning noise in cold weather and the stealership changed it out and said that they had to replace alot of them on the libertys and the ram trucks. Iam not sure what exactly it was but since they replaced it i haven't heard it even in -40 C. Mine was covered by warranty so iam not sure what the $$$ is!

Josh

itsajeepthing · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:50 pm

apparetly there is also a different fluid that you can use.

Christopher · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:51 pm

Well that doesnt sound good, will check out the cost for a new pump but will prolly try and change the fluid first.

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:33 pm

Mine does it too...it also makes a little more noise than it used to at full lock. New pump isn't even $130 so i'll worry about it when it quits workin :lol:

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