Power steering whine 03 W22

[franko651]

I have a loud whine that the previous owner said Workhorse told him that it was coming from the power steering and there was no fix. I find this hard to belive. I called Workhorse and they told me it was normal. When I told them that this was my second 03 W22 and the first one did not have it I got some smart remark (I don't hear anything) Any one have this problem?

[franko651]

I have a loud whine that the previous owner said Workhorse told him that it was coming from the power steering and there was no fix. I find this hard to belive. I called Workhorse and they told me it was normal. When I told them that this was my second 03 W22 and the first one did not have it I got some smart remark (I don't hear anything) Any one have this problem?

[Trek-Cyclist]

I had one a while ago, but then I checked the PS fluid level and it was a little low. After it still made noise but not as loud..
Like a dealer told me "It's the nature of the beast" That's the canned answer when they don't have a good reason!

[rickandcheryl]

Check and make sure the engine fan is not rubbing on the fan shroud. It sound just like a power steering whine. I know from experience. Rick

[Rocky Larson]

Check out the picture and recent (today) discussion under "Loud Engine Noise" for additional insight into this problem. Good Luck

[FrontRangeRVer]

we have the same whine from the power steering pump....Workhorse says it's normal.

[Pubtym]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FrontRangeRVer:
we have the same whine from the power steering pump....Workhorse says it's normal. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

yup...quiet during summmer...really groans for a short startup time during winter.

[FreshAir]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Pubtym:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FrontRangeRVer:
we have the same whine from the power steering pump....Workhorse says it's normal. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

yup...quiet during summmer...really groans for a short startup time during winter. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Same Here, My WH dealer checked with Workhorse and they decided to try a special cold weather fluid to see if the Groan would go away. Sorry to say, No Luck.

Pat