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1998 Nissan Altima Loud Whine When Turning Sharply

Tiny
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1998 Nissan Altima Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles

My 1998 Nissan Altima has started making a loud whining sound when I turn the wheel sharply. The sound only starts when I turn it sharply, and then it never goes away and gets louder with acceleration. Soft turns do not cause the sound to start, only sharp turns.
Does this sound like a power steering pump issue, and if so about how much would that cost to repair? Could it possibly be just fluid levels?

Thanks!
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 AT 10:37 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there, check that the fluid is ok and that the belt is tensioned correctly, failing this I feel it will be a pump issue, costs will vary depending on where you get this work done, best you contact a mechanic in your area for a quota as I am in Australia any my pricing will not be very relevant.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 AT 8:19 PM
Tiny
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Checked fluid levels and it was bone dry! Just had all topped off last month so I knew there had to be a leak. Thankfully it was just a hose-relatively cheap and easy fix at the shop. Now she sounds great!
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 AT 10:34 PM
Tiny
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Thats good to hear, thank you for the feedback,

have a great Xmas and new year.

Mark.
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