I guess I asked for that! 😂Leave her at home.
Thank you for the advice Alan. Will try what you have suggested. How can I tell if I have electric steering? Simon 😊I realise my reply was less than helpful, but I couldn't resist!
T'was the whisky wot made me do it, honest yer'onour.....
Check the oil level in the power steering reservoir and top up if necessary - it might be low and 'cavitating' with air, then if you've got a quiet road nearby, do some slow zig-zagging to flush it through the system, otherwise it could be the pump, oil condition (when was it last changed?) or just 'old age'. The power steering, not you or even the delightful (I'm sure!) Mrs. Sijohn.
Of course, if you have the electric steering, then disregard the power steering comment as it could be anything really.![]()
Could it be the wheel bearing if the tone of the high pitch sound doesn’t change with speed? It sounds a bit like a fan on in the car although that is all switched off...🤔Wheel bearing?
I don’t think mine is electric in that case as I have a reservoir. Very frustrated noise... View attachment 9703 View attachment 9704
Don't think this reservoir will help as it for the braking system. 😂
That is not a power steering reservoir, it is the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. Is it a long time since you passed your driving test? Identifying and maintaining the various fluid levels is now part of teh test.I don’t think mine is electric in that case as I have a reservoir. Very frustrated noise...
yes it is a long time passed in an original miniThat is not a power steering reservoir, it is the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. Is it a long time since you passed your driving test? Identifying and maintaining the various fluid levels is now part of teh test.
under the bonnet there are up to 5 fluid reservoirs:yes it is a long time passed in an original mini
😂 any clues what I should be looking for?
The sump is a reservoir with a level indication in the form of a dipstick.Engine oil reservoir? Thought that was the fully enclosed sump.
I'll have a look for that in the morning just in case.......![]()