Squeal Noise? Furby vRS

avantius · 24-02-2004, 22:40

Hi,

Please can any u expert techies / non-techies Briskodians enlighten on this recent noise occuring from by Furby vRS. I've only got 5k on the clock. I've noticed a squeal noise occuring during slow cornering (with steering near full lock), sounds like either from power steering system or could it be the brakes squealing? Anyway I'm confused and looking for answers b4 I consider as a problem?

Thanks,

Rich.

**tfboy** · 25-02-2004, 11:08

I'll have to check, but I'm pretty sure I get this too. I haven't worried too much about it - my old polo made an even louder squeal when nearing full lock.

helpmedisappear · 25-02-2004, 11:23

Mine does it and my old ibiza did it to...i dont think its anything to worry about. If i remember correctly the manual says something about not leaving full lock on for more than 20 seconds, i dont know why though as im not a mechanic

humsk · 25-02-2004, 12:43

Gents,

Does the squeal stop as soon as you take the steering lock off - i.e. start to straighten up? If so, then it's down to the power steering.

Not owning a Furby, I can't rememer if it's hydraulic or electro-hydraulic steering, but in either case a slipping drive belt is the first port of call (either to the power steering pump for hydraulic or to the alternator for electro-hydraulic).

***DGW*** · 25-02-2004, 21:42

Electro-hydraulic...

humsk · 26-02-2004, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Electro-hydraulic...

Thanks Denis,

I had a sneaking suspicion it was.

24-02-2004, 22:40	#1
avantius Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Squeal Noise? Furby vRS Hi, Please can any u expert techies / non-techies Briskodians enlighten on this recent noise occuring from by Furby vRS. I've only got 5k on the clock. I've noticed a squeal noise occuring during slow cornering (with steering near full lock), sounds like either from power steering system or could it be the brakes squealing? Anyway I'm confused and looking for answers b4 I consider as a problem? Thanks, Rich. __________________ Avantius vRS Fabby (Silver)

25-02-2004, 11:08	#2
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,176 Thanks: 17 Thanked 51 Times in 42 Posts	I'll have to check, but I'm pretty sure I get this too. I haven't worried too much about it - my old polo made an even louder squeal when nearing full lock. __________________ Xavier

25-02-2004, 11:23	#3
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,762 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Mine does it and my old ibiza did it to...i dont think its anything to worry about. If i remember correctly the manual says something about not leaving full lock on for more than 20 seconds, i dont know why though as im not a mechanic __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

25-02-2004, 12:43	#4
humsk Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: south staffs Posts: 293 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Gents, Does the squeal stop as soon as you take the steering lock off - i.e. start to straighten up? If so, then it's down to the power steering. Not owning a Furby, I can't rememer if it's hydraulic or electro-hydraulic steering, but in either case a slipping drive belt is the first port of call (either to the power steering pump for hydraulic or to the alternator for electro-hydraulic). __________________ BFN, Andrew ___________________________________________ Octy II - 4X4 TDI (leather, cruise & 16" alloys)

25-02-2004, 21:42	#5
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,129 Thanks: 49 Thanked 170 Times in 127 Posts	Electro-hydraulic... __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

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