Noise from the steering column

[fabulass]

Hi guys. Recently, I started noticing this problem where whenever I turn the steering wheel to the right I hear an air hissing sound coming somewhere from the steering column. I checked my power steering fulid and it's all up to the max. Can't think of anything else. Any idea what it might be?<p>Thanks in advance.<p>g

[Bri94GS]

I was gonna say it might be your power steering, but you said it's full. <p>Does it make the noise when you turn both ways? Or only one?

[IanL]

Maybe a slipping drive belt on the steering pump? See if tightening it up helps, but once they start to slip, you usually need a new belt.

[fabulass]

it's only when i turn the wheel to the right, no matter if the car is moving or not. kinda strange. and ya, the p/s fluid level is normal. ill check the belt out.

[reSa]

i have that hissing noise too. when i asked a mechanic about it he said it's normal...?? he said as long as it's not a grinding...or groaning...or any other loud noise. hissing is apparently is alright. uhm. if you hear otherwise though let me know.

[fabulass]

souds like a load of crap to me. i do know that it's nothing critical but it aint right nontheless.