I'm new to the forum so forgive me if I am asking a question that has been answered in the past. I'll start with the basics.
I just bought a 2019 Wrx Sti from a dealership with 55k miles. 1 owner before me and the car is all stock. What happens is, sometimes, usually before the car is warmed up, if I turn it sharp (like as far as it will turn) in either direction like when I am backing out of my driveway it will give a small whine for about 1/2 a second and go away. I've noticed it do it one other time when turning the wheel sharply while going forward as well. I didn't notice any sound when I test drove it and the car was sold as is. So far, I haven't heard it do it once it is warmed up or when making any regular turns, but I also haven't put a ton of miles on it since buying it a week ago due to working a lot. The car feels fine when turning normally (maybe a little stiffer than my previous car, but I have also never owned an AWD car, so not sure if that matters.) Is this normal because the car is cold, or is it a sign of power steering pump failure? The power steering reservoir is full. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I just bought a 2019 Wrx Sti from a dealership with 55k miles. 1 owner before me and the car is all stock. What happens is, sometimes, usually before the car is warmed up, if I turn it sharp (like as far as it will turn) in either direction like when I am backing out of my driveway it will give a small whine for about 1/2 a second and go away. I've noticed it do it one other time when turning the wheel sharply while going forward as well. I didn't notice any sound when I test drove it and the car was sold as is. So far, I haven't heard it do it once it is warmed up or when making any regular turns, but I also haven't put a ton of miles on it since buying it a week ago due to working a lot. The car feels fine when turning normally (maybe a little stiffer than my previous car, but I have also never owned an AWD car, so not sure if that matters.) Is this normal because the car is cold, or is it a sign of power steering pump failure? The power steering reservoir is full. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
