On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 12:01:25PM -0700, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Lately on cold mornings my 300D is exhibiting a slight vibration when > turning the steering wheel, independent of road speed. It feels > almost like the boost is coming and going at a constant rate of five > or ten Hz. If this were an engine with separate accessory drive > belts, I'd immediately suspect a loose or slipping power steering > belt, but this is a 603 (with the one serpentine belt). The PS fluid > level is right and the fluid itself looks and smells normal, although > I don't know when it was last changed, if ever. Any other > suggestions? Is my PS pump dying?
Probably the power steering filter needs replacing. I'd replace it sooner than later (before it gets worse and cavitates the pump), especially since it's cheap. K
