Diagnoses please

AlexD333 · 16-11-2014, 12:27

Morning chaps and chapetts.

Yesterday me and the missus went to fire up the terrano, she started as per usual.

I usually let her warm for 2/3 mins before I even plan to set off but I was boxed in so she spotted me out.

After the terrano was on for only 15 seconds perhaps I tried turning the steering wheel... It was solid as solid could be

I then gave it a bit more force and got a quick horrid squeal noise (like a lot of pay n play motors) it did that for maybe a second if that... Then steering was fine...

Thoughts? Lubrication of pulleys needed?

cncfabs · 16-11-2014, 12:37

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Morning chaps and chapetts.

Yesterday me and the missus went to fire up the terrano, she started as per usual.

I usually let her warm for 2/3 mins before I even plan to set off but I was boxed in so she spotted me out.

After the terrano was on for only 15 seconds perhaps I tried turning the steering wheel... It was solid as solid could be

I then gave it a bit more force and got a quick horrid squeal noise (like a lot of pay n play motors) it did that for maybe a second if that... Then steering was fine...

Thoughts? Lubrication of pulleys needed?

Belt on pump slipping

AlexD333 · 16-11-2014, 13:02

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Belt on pump slipping

Cheers my dears, cure?

firebobby · 16-11-2014, 13:03

Also check the level of power steering oil as it maybe low

cncfabs · 16-11-2014, 13:06

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Cheers my dears, cure?

Check tension tighten if required

Sweety · 16-11-2014, 14:08

Make sure there is plenty of power steering fluid as T2's often spring a leek on the cooler pipe mountings

then check the condition of the belt & that it's tight enough (spec's are in the manual)

Lazy-Ferret · 16-11-2014, 16:34

As others have said, most likely the power steering belt is slipping, or the fluid level is low, but also check your coolant level, mine has done this a few times, but only ever after doing something involving fluids under the bonnet. Most recently, working on the coolant system, where some has poured down onto the pulley, and it is slipping. As soon as it cleared, it has then been fine until the next time I do something like that again.

I have also done it, when I have been cleaning up the engine bay, and poured soapy water down there.

Banshee · 16-11-2014, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Make sure there is plenty of power steering fluid as T2's often spring a leek on the cooler pipe mountings

then check the condition of the belt & that it's tight enough (spec's are in the manual)

I've recently done this fix on mine

terrano bob · 16-11-2014, 18:11

get rid

AlexD333 · 16-11-2014, 18:13

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Originally Posted by terrano bob

get rid

Oy ya bar steward you

I will never rid of my terry, until I get a trol

Actually need to check my coolant level since we did a partial bleed of the coolant, once home the next day I had to top up by about 200ml or so.

terrano bob · 16-11-2014, 18:16

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Oy ya bar steward you

I will never rid of my terry, until I get a trol

Actually need to check my coolant level since we did a partial bleed of the coolant, once home the next day I had to top up by about 200ml or so.

16-11-2014, 12:27	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Diagnoses please Morning chaps and chapetts. Yesterday me and the missus went to fire up the terrano, she started as per usual. I usually let her warm for 2/3 mins before I even plan to set off but I was boxed in so she spotted me out. After the terrano was on for only 15 seconds perhaps I tried turning the steering wheel... It was solid as solid could be I then gave it a bit more force and got a quick horrid squeal noise (like a lot of pay n play motors) it did that for maybe a second if that... Then steering was fine... Thoughts? Lubrication of pulleys needed?

16-11-2014, 13:03	#4
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Also check the level of power steering oil as it maybe low

16-11-2014, 14:08	#6
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Make sure there is plenty of power steering fluid as T2's often spring a leek on the cooler pipe mountings then check the condition of the belt & that it's tight enough (spec's are in the manual)

16-11-2014, 16:34	#7
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	As others have said, most likely the power steering belt is slipping, or the fluid level is low, but also check your coolant level, mine has done this a few times, but only ever after doing something involving fluids under the bonnet. Most recently, working on the coolant system, where some has poured down onto the pulley, and it is slipping. As soon as it cleared, it has then been fine until the next time I do something like that again. I have also done it, when I have been cleaning up the engine bay, and poured soapy water down there.

16-11-2014, 18:11	#9
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	get rid