How many miles. Some noise is ok, but when the pump starts whining when you
don't turn the wheel thats when you will have a problem. Generally when a
pump is starting to go you may experience random power steering loss for a
few seconds. Once this happens you have a while before it goes totally out.
Next is the noise you'll hear a squeaking sound (most likely) then it will
go out. I wouldn't worry for a while - nothing you can do. The only other
thing is that your rack may be clogging up. Only fix is to replace the
fluid and see if that helps.


"Seminephrious" > wrote in message
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>I have a 2000 Passat V6. It steers fine while in motion. When
> stationary it makes noise when I turn the wheel either direction like
> it is low on power steering fluid. However, the power steering
> reservoir is full. Any thoughts?
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