strange noise
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strange noise
have a 1993, completely stock. when i start her up and get ready to take off, i hear this strange sound. it's like a motor on something turning on or off. i believe it's from the steering or something, because it doesn't do it until i get ready to steer. it does it the one time and no more. it's really confusing. i hope i'm describing it legitimately for assessment. thanks. 
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Originally Posted by pair o jacks
Could be the ABS unit doing its test. Is your foot on the brake when it makes the noise??? Is the noise coming from the pass side rear???
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From what you describe I would say rack or pump but before investing in repairs on that I would try a flush and fill of the system. Some have had sucess will BG or other good additive to free up sticking items.
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The noise you hear is your ABS pump behind the driver seat. This will happen every time you start and reach approx 3 MPH.
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Originally Posted by PLRX787
The noise you hear is your ABS pump behind the driver seat. This will happen every time you start and reach approx 3 MPH.
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Originally Posted by white40
if indeed this is the case, am i supposed to be hearing it like that?
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