Hissing Noise From Steering Wheel

[Zoe20]

hi all

 

have a xantia 2'0i auto sx, just come back in from driving and have heard a hissing noise's when i turn the wheel both left and right. sounds like its coming from the from wheels but not 100% sure. would i be right in thinking its the steer pump, or is it something else. got to say i have never heard it before.

 

thanks all

 

Zoe

[Guest Colin Hunter]

I wouldn't worry about it. It's probably just the hydraulic fluid passing through the valve block on the rack. It's more noticeable on a Xantia than other "Ordinary" cars as the pressure is considerably higher. Mine also did it from time to time and was more prevalent when the car had been run and the fluid was warm and therefore thinner. If it's not leaking anywhere don't worry about it.

 

Cheers Hope this helps :D

[Zoe20]

thanks colin. just been back out, and had a listen from the outside, when the wheel is turned and helded it is louder from the wheels both side. its like a hissing/liquid running noise, but its just worried me abit, as its the first time i have heard it in the 6 months i have had her.