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#53 of 171 2003 Caravan Whining noise in steering. by drdylan Feb 29, 2008 (2:52 pm)
I have a 2003 Caravan and almost got ripped off by the dealer.   Having a whining noise in the steering system I took the van to the dealer and was told the power steering needed to be flushed. That cost about $150.00. Problem solved for a few days. Then it came back and grew worse week by week.   Took it back a month or so later, dealer said they were not sure if it was the power steering onit or the rack and pinion.   TOOK IT TO A SMALL SHOP. THEY FOUND A TECH BULLETIN INSTRUCTING TO REPLACE A HOSE ON THE UNIT WITH A LONGER ONE. PROBLEM RESOLVED.   I collect a refund of the $ 150.00 flush "JOB ".
#54 of 171 Re: '05 Dodge Caravan Power Steering Issue [woodstockga] by crabland Mar 01, 2008 (9:27 am)
Replying to: woodstockga (Jan 31, 2008 8:37 am) My van just started making the same noise. I was told to add pwer steering fluid until the part arrived. Which they said was about 6 weeks. I have a 2005 Dodge mini van and the three year/30,000 milage warranty is covering the replacement part.
#55 of 171 Re: 2006 T&C whining noise [dadto3] by dadto3 Mar 07, 2008 (6:43 am)
Replying to: dadto3 (Feb 14, 2008 7:57 am) Finally got my van into another dealer for a 2nd opinion. Found the steering rack is leaking and needs to be replaced. Will take 2-3 weeks to get the part in. They topped off my steering fluid and today is the first day I haven't had the whining noise. Luckily I'm still under warranty....
#56 of 171 whining,howling noise... by ginadi Mar 07, 2008 (8:05 am)
Hi~ I have a 2004 DGC SE 80,000 miles. I recently had a new h20 pump, tranny flush, and the recalled hose fixed. But, over the past week or so when I start it the car seems to whine? and it louder then usual. Also, when turning the steering wheel right or left it seems to howl?? Not sure what to do, so any suggestions would be great.. Don't really want to take it in as I just spent 600 bucks on it!!! Thanks so much - Gina Replies to this message: bjss (Mar 07, 2008 9:49 am) dodgeman7 (Mar 07, 2008 11:01 am) bjss (Mar 07, 2008 4:42 pm) ginadi (Mar 09, 2008 6:21 pm) srs_49 (Mar 10, 2008 3:52 am)
#57 of 171 Re: whining,howling noise... [ginadi] by bjss Mar 07, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: ginadi (Mar 07, 2008 8:05 am) Based on other posts with the same symptoms, it sounds like the steering rack needs to be replaced.
#58 of 171 Re: whining,howling noise... [ginadi] by dodgeman7 Mar 07, 2008 (11:01 am)
Replying to: ginadi (Mar 07, 2008 8:05 am) Whoa... Slow down there bjss!   Gina, If you would read the entire forum on this problem with DGC, you would find out that a simple fix might be the replacement of the power steering reservoir. The part is only $25.00 or so and could be installed in less than an hour if you don't mind getting your hands dirty like me. The only hard part was the 10mm bolt behind the reservoir. I didn't know it was there until I thought I had all the bolts off and still it did not come out. The back bolt you just have to loosen it then it just comes off. The dealer quoted me $178.00 to fix it. Sure beats the $600+ to have the rack replaced and the loss of time waiting on the part to arrived at the dealer. Either way it's still cheaper than the rack job. The reservoir can be picked up the same day.   Only if it still makes noise would I go with bjss statement of getting the rack & pinion checked out or replaced. There is a good chance that the replacement of the power steering reservoir will do the trick like it did for mine and a lot of others I've helped out.   I fixed my '03 DGC with 80,000+ miles on it by changing out the power steering reservoir over a year ago and no noise came back. Let me tell you mine was pretty bad and noisy before replacing it and the dealer also told me that the rack might need to be replaced. Then a mechanic there at the dealer told me it's the power steering reservoir without even hearing my van make any noise. He told me a lot of them have been replaced and fixed the whine.   Good luck and I'm putting my money on the reservoir being the culprit.   Replies to this message: bjss (Mar 07, 2008 4:42 pm) ginadi (Mar 09, 2008 6:21 pm) srs_49 (Mar 10, 2008 3:52 am)
#59 of 171 Re: whining,howling noise... [dodgeman7] by bjss Mar 07, 2008 (4:42 pm)
Replying to: dodgeman7 (Mar 07, 2008 11:01 am) Good point dodgeman7! Didn't mean the jump the gun. I hope it's the reservoir too! :
#60 of 171 Re: Whining Noise in Steering [woodbutcher2] by seacrestis Mar 09, 2008 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: woodbutcher2 (Mar 10, 2007 12:52 am) Thanks so much for the info! I have had the same problem for about 6 months on my 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan (83,000 miles). Dealer told me it was a "design flaw" that allowed too much air into the lines and there was nothing they could do about it. I could have had the reservoir and lines replaced and it would lessen the noise a bit, but it would still make noise. I'm going to try your suggestion!
#61 of 171 Re: whining,howling noise... [dodgeman7] by ginadi Mar 09, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: dodgeman7 (Mar 07, 2008 11:01 am) Dodgeman 7, Thanks so much for the info.. I will most definitly do that. When reading through the posts it sounds like a TON of DGC have had this prob... Anyway thanks again.. Take Care, Gina   PS.. That tip on the bolt will be a lifesavor!!!!
#62 of 171 Re: whining,howling noise... [dodgeman7] by srs_49 Mar 10, 2008 (3:52 am)
Replying to: dodgeman7 (Mar 07, 2008 11:01 am) Good advice by dodgeman7 here. This applies to almost any problem or repair you're contemplating. Always try the simplest, easiest thing first before moving on to the more expensive, complicated repairs. I can think of at least 2 more problem areas where this applies. 1. If your transmission doesn't seem to be working right, replace the fluid first and see if that makes any improvement. Of course, make sure you use the right tranny fluid when doing this. If it doesn't fix the problem, you're only out $25-$50 or so. 2. If your CEL is on and the code is indicating a bad catalytic converter, try replacing the O2 sensor(s) first. Even if you still end up needing the cat, you probably would have replaced the O2 sensors as part of the cat replacement so you have not thrown away any money here.

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