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Whining power steering pump on 2001 bmw 740il

Same problem with whining 2001 bmw 740 il power steering pump.Does not whine all the time.Does this have a filter system that can be changed?Need solution to problem without changing pump.thanks

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  • TICC Oct 11, 2008

    I think you are right.Power steering works too good to be replaced.thanks again

  • Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

    i have 2001 x 5 3.0 bmw. i changed the fuel pump fuel filter and nuzzle yet it is not firing well. The accelerator will press to the end before it moves fast

  • Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

    i have 2001 x 5 3.0 bmw.i changed the fuel pump fuel filter and nuzzle yet it is not firing well. The accelerator will press to the end before it moves fast

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    Need to know how to bypass the factory amp on 2001 bmw 740il

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    2001 bmw 740il how to bypass factory amp

  • sl13bmw Nov 06, 2018

    The filter in the power steering tank is dirty and this will restrict the oil from the tank going to the pump .This will make the pump CARING FOR HELP, and now you know the secrete ,all the best.

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Have you put a different type of power steering fluid?

in some instance, if they put a different type of fluid, the solution bubbles up and makes a whining noise when you use the car.

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Need new belt or bearing thats inside that pully ok maby be the ac clutch bearin also u sure form that add fluids most likely the bearing

  • Anonymous Oct 15, 2008

    tahst not right its not dam fluid did u change fluids did it work ? i bet bearing in it or belts

  • Anonymous Oct 15, 2008

    ya may work great but dam bering no good ok got it let us know after u di fluids i bet dont stop

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On your power steering pump there will be a filler spout or a hose that leads to a resovoir to put in power steering fluid. also checkthat your power steering belt or the belt to your power steering i tight as this will cause your pump to whine on occasions.

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