[nicnic426]

Hello people another question. Have anyone experience an WOOING noise while manoeuvring at slow speed e.g. when you try to park into a space.

I believe the noise is occurring from the steering area, is this possibly due to lack of power steering oil or is there some kind of fiction that may need some kind of lubrication to reduce the friction.

I am completely clueless when it comes to things like this, hope you guys can help an novice like me

kind regards

[davyk31]

Are you on full lock when the noice occurs? if so then just back up the steering a bit as you have reached its limits.

[AdrianSi]

My 2008 330d makes bit of a 'wooooing' noise at low speeds and dry steering. I not think it is anything to worry about...many cars make this noise I'm my experience and I may be wrong but I believe there is increased assistance at low speeds? If the steering was to become notchy then I would be more worried.

[CarAbuser]

Had that issue on the old Focus. Turned out I was low on steering fluid and needed a new rack.

[m1bjr]

How old is this car?

Most recent cars have ELECTRIC assisted power steering racks (absence of steering oil reservior under bonnet)

I suspect its the electronics you can hear, and is perfectly normal

[nicnic426]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

How old is this car?

Most recent cars have ELECTRIC assisted power steering racks (absence of steering oil reservior under bonnet)

I suspect its the electronics you can hear, and is perfectly normal

Hello there buddy, I currently own a E90 320d Msport 2006 edition please correct me if Im wrong but I thought the E90 3series uses the conventional fluid power steering set up???? if so does the wooing noise indicate that it needs topping up?????

If its the fancy electrical set up then the wooing noise might just be the mechanical working its magic inside the steering rack thingy right?????

[nicnic426]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

How old is this car?

Most recent cars have ELECTRIC assisted power steering racks (absence of steering oil reservior under bonnet)

I suspect its the electronics you can hear, and is perfectly normal

Hello buddy, the E90 I own is a 2005 320d msport, therefore please confirm with me if the steering is powered by the conventional liquid set up or the fancy electronic set up?????

Im a total novice mate so sorry for the stupid questions lol

thanks for your help.

[Dr Dave]

You'll have conventional hydraulic powered steering - first thing I'd check is the hydraulic fluid level.