Power steering - BMW Forum

WRX · 10-28-2005, 12:50 PM

whats up all....got a question. The 2000 328CI seems to have no power steering?? I dont see any fluid dropping from the car. I dont hear the pump whinning. Its just hard to turn the steering wheel. Does anyone have any suggestions? could it possibly be the pump? Also, where is the pump located?

Thanks

Dirty_Tool · 10-28-2005, 02:44 PM

check and make sure the drive belt is connected and not broken, is the battery light on in the dash?

DT

WRX · 10-28-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty_Tool

check and make sure the drive belt is connected and not broken, is the battery light on in the dash?

DT

The battery light is not on. Is there more than one drive belt? I did check the belt that is on the ac compressor and the alternator however it is tight in the front and i couldnt get under the car at the time i was looking at it. im assuming the pump is located somewhere under the alternator?

jehu3 · 10-30-2005, 08:50 AM

When the pump fails, usually after growling/whining noise for a while, it breaks the pump shaft inside the pump. It is designed to stay together since it has a serpentine belt. If it is really hard to turn then this may be it. I just replaced my pump (330i) and this was the case.
Otherwise could be suspension component like ball joint or control rod, if its just stiff.