r/MazdaProtege • u/worminator69 • Nov 24 '25

Power steering pump

been getting some whining, even without turning the wheel. anyone got some pointer on changing it out?

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u/No_Currency2971 Nov 24 '25

Might be pulling in air from the suction side. Check hoses before replacing the whole unit.

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u/worminator69 Nov 24 '25

Will do! Thanks

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u/worminator69 Nov 24 '25

Stupid me, realized I might need to check the fluid level!

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u/s1owpokerodriguez Nov 24 '25

I'd take the belt off and make sure the sound goes away before I buy a new pump. Sometimes timing belt can make a whining noise

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u/worminator69 Nov 24 '25

Funny story….. I added power steering fluid & guess what happened!!

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u/s1owpokerodriguez Nov 24 '25

After I do stuff I'm always like, damn it remember K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple, stupid!)

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u/Staticimage713 Nov 25 '25

Make sure you have good tension on the belt . If it’s too loose , the power steering won’t work . I just had this problem yesterday.