POWER STEERING NOISE

[reflexboy]

Hi-I have a C280, 1996. When the car is cold and I turn the steering wheel one way or the other I get a type of groaning/whining noise coming from the engine bay area. As soon as I let go of the wheel it goes. Within 3-4 mins the noise dissappears and won't re-appear until I start the car agin the next morning? Any ideas. Power steering pump? drivebelt etc?Any ideas would be helpful.Thanks in advance.

 

[landover]

Check fluid level and tension belt and it should be ok. :wink:

 

[reflexboy]

Ah, solved it-I topped it up,although it was just above Min, but seems ok now-No noise. Its now actually just above Max-Will this be ok?

 

[landover]

Better a bit more than not enough.Just like anything in life.