Power steering noise

[Eric.S.]

Hello everyone I was finally able to pick up my grenadier yesterday Unfortunately, I noticed at home that my power steering makes a strange noise. I think it's not a normal noise, or? The filling level in the container was at maximum with the engine warm but switched off. The German instructions do not say exactly in which condition the oil should be checked. Does anyone have an idea? I tried to post a video but I always see the file is too big (7mb)
Thank you

 

[YellowLab]

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What a great idea!!

 

[Bobharv]

Just picked ours up and it is making the same noise.
Can anyone confirm if it is normal?

 

[Darby]

Just picked ours up and it is making the same noise.
Can anyone confirm if it is normal?

Also picked mine up today, dealer says all of them do it and it's normal but who knows

 

[Bobharv]

Also picked mine up today, dealer says all of them do it and it's normal but who knows

Doesn’t seem right to me. It is loader than the petrol engine when outside the car

 

[Skydance]

Also picked mine up today, dealer says all of them do it and it's normal but who knows

If it’s a diesel. The engine when stationary makes a loud low pitch whistling noise and fan noise. It’s normal, the whistling noise seems to settle down a bit once it’s run in.

 

[Brendang]

Hello everyone I was finally able to pick up my grenadier yesterday Unfortunately, I noticed at home that my power steering makes a strange noise. I think it's not a normal noise, or? The filling level in the container was at maximum with the engine warm but switched off. The German instructions do not say exactly in which condition the oil should be checked. Does anyone have an idea? I tried to post a video but I always see the file is too big (7mb)
Thank you

Yes this is normal. Supposedly. The dealership said they have reported it to head office and likely outcome will be a recall on those power steering units. But mine isn’t too loud anymore. Have done 1300km now

 

[HandyAndy]

Yes this is normal. Supposedly. The dealership said they have reported it to head office and likely outcome will be a recall on those power steering units. But mine isn’t too loud anymore. Have done 1300km now

I'm almost at 1300km. Hope my whistling/squealing sound goes away too.
My original thought was that the power steering liquid wasnt filled up consistently across all vehicles. Which would (possibly) explain why some people are getting the noise and some aren't. I saw in a post on the Defender forums someone with a similar sound/issue. And there problem was that the liquid just needed topping up.

Havnt had time to explore further but I hope it goes away . So loud.

 

[Darby]

Anyone have any updates? Mines continuing to be quite loud at 2400km's.

 

[Mattn]

Mine makes this noise - if it's normal they've selected the wrong PAS pump as it is incredibly irritating and it;s the first thing i get asked about when showing off the car to mates.

 

[Oskar]

It is a bit noisy. It does not bother me. As long as it is reliable and works I love it.

 

[Michaelandthebees]

Hi all, I have had my Grenadier for 6 weeks now. Overall I am very excited, and no software issues post the 2 updates.

BUT my power steering noise is very loud, and high pitched (akin to a pig squealing!). It is remarked on by most people that see the car. Less apparent above 40kph with road noise.

My dealer has others in the yard - and yes they have a similar noise - but quieter. We have a ticket open with Ineos AU.
Right now - its so loud it is uncomfortable at low speeds. Will advise what happens next!

 

[Darby]

Hi all, I have had my Grenadier for 6 weeks now. Overall I am very excited, and no software issues post the 2 updates.

BUT my power steering noise is very loud, and high pitched (akin to a pig squealing!). It is remarked on by most people that see the car. Less apparent above 40kph with road noise.

My dealer has others in the yard - and yes they have a similar noise - but quieter. We have a ticket open with Ineos AU.
Right now - its so loud it is uncomfortable at low speeds. Will advise what happens next!

Also very interested to see how your ticket progresses.

I took this to my dealer and they just stated it was normal. I have had a couple people mention their car might not make the sound, once I see theirs and get evidence of their cars not making the sound I will go back to the dealer and demand a fix. I don't think the prototypes did this, it's unacceptable really, sounds like a defective car.

 

[bradb622]

Also very interested to see how your ticket progresses.

I took this to my dealer and they just stated it was normal. I have had a couple people mention their car might not make the sound, once I see theirs and get evidence of their cars not making the sound I will go back to the dealer and demand a fix. I don't think the prototypes did this, it's unacceptable really, sounds like a defective car.

I’m very interested in this. As much as I’m told it’s normal it doesn’t sound right.

 

[OGrid]

I have no noise. Zero sound.

 

[ECrider]

Likewise. I have no noticeable sound with the power steering.

 

[rovie]

Me neither.

 

[Tomdoc]

I had a squealing power steering noise initially and now it has settled down - no longer hear it at all.

 

[Darby]

I have no noise. Zero sound.

You’re not in WA by any chance are you?

 

[Skydance]

Hi all, I have had my Grenadier for 6 weeks now. Overall I am very excited, and no software issues post the 2 updates.

BUT my power steering noise is very loud, and high pitched (akin to a pig squealing!). It is remarked on by most people that see the car. Less apparent above 40kph with road noise.

My dealer has others in the yard - and yes they have a similar noise - but quieter. We have a ticket open with Ineos AU.
Right now - its so loud it is uncomfortable at low speeds. Will advise what happens next!

The high pitched noise reduces once it’s run in. Not as noticeable as when new.

 

[emax]

I took this to my dealer and they just stated it was normal.

It is not. Mine doesn't have it and never had it. And have seen a lot of Grenadiers none of which had this.

Nonsense.

The described noise sounds very much like a faulty power steering pump, or, if it is driven by a V-belt, like a faulty or loose V-belt.

I'd not complain about the power steering and not discuss where it comes from because they will play the experts and call you an idiot. But I'd simply request that the noise be eliminated.

Because that's not what a normal car sounds like, that's for sure.