Power steering grunt when starting. Normal?
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Power steering grunt when starting. Normal?
Since I got my 02 TL-S certified used 6 months ago I have noticed on a cold startup mostly the power steering will grunt a couple times. I believe it to be a power steering thing because usually it sounds when I turn the wheels for the first time after startup. I have a feeling this might be normal but I wanted to make sure this happens to others as well. Thanks for any input!
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Ive heard it on mine a few times. And i heard it on a loaner i had once too. I believe it to be something semi normal
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Actually, I believe this is the ABS/VSA self check. If you have the TL-S it will make two groaning sounds, and if you have the base TL it should only make one groan. This only happens when driving away after startup...
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ya its ur abs selioniods(sp?) workin, i think it tests at 5 mph. i belive i may be able to hear this sound come on a second time when u slam on ur brakes and activate the abs.
p.s. test it out and drive the car under 5 mph or somthin and see if u hear the buzzin sound
p.s. test it out and drive the car under 5 mph or somthin and see if u hear the buzzin sound
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does it happen every time you start the car when its cold or just like 1 time a day? if its just once its the abs self check
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ya i think it happens after u hit over 5 mph after EVERY start.... actually, im pretty sure of that, just try it out. drive under 5 mph after startin ur car (if u can lol) and then go above 5 mph and the sound should go off.
p.s. happens to me everytime i back outta the driveway.... but ya ur car is perfetly fine.
p.s. happens to me everytime i back outta the driveway.... but ya ur car is perfetly fine.
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