99 Civic Auto Squeeking
When i turn my wheel right while moving not on a stop it makes a squeeking noise which sounds like its coming from the belt which is weird because when i go straight it doesnt make a sound. This only happens when turn my steering wheel right. But when i step on the brake a little bit hard it seems to stop the sound. When i start up my car i hear no squeeking at all. could anybody help me out?
Last edited by pheng617; Sep 4, 2008 at 05:53 AM.
The power steering pump is on the left side, top front of the engine (from the driver's perspective). It has a belt that goes down to a pulley on the bottom of the engine. The fluid reservoir is on the fender near the pump. Unscrew the reservoir cap and there is a dipstick built in to check the fluid level.
Try to precisely locate the squeak sound while a buddy turns the steering wheel lock to lock. Is the power steering more stiff than usual?
If you find that the power steering is fine, then put the front end on stands, pull off the wheel, and inspect the brake pads. The brake pads have a built-in wear indicator that makes a metallic squeaking noise when the pad is worn down and needs to be replaced.
If you find that the power steering is fine, then put the front end on stands, pull off the wheel, and inspect the brake pads. The brake pads have a built-in wear indicator that makes a metallic squeaking noise when the pad is worn down and needs to be replaced.
Last edited by RonJ; Sep 4, 2008 at 05:29 PM.


