ObviouslySam Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hello recently bought a mondeo so I'm new here :) 04 plate mondeo zetec tdci 2.0 115 The car has always been noisey when steering close to full lock but has recently got a lot louder needing a lot more force to steer but still working This has come about since hearing a jet take off like noise coming from the engine bay that intermittently happens when the engine is revving over 2500rpm. If I turn off the engine the noise completely goes on starting the engine again. I think noise is coming from the alternator and when it making the noise there's a faint smell of burning plastic The battery hasn't died and the car hasn't cut out althought the battery light is on any suggestions would be a great help as it stands I'm probably going to replace the alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObviouslySam Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 sounds like the serpintine belt could be slipping have you checked it for tightness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObviouslySam Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yeah it seems tight enough and in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Heavy steering to me says the system isn't getting enough power. I'd look at the battery and alternator for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObviouslySam Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Since getting the battery light I've done around 10 short journeys of a couple of miles and the battery hasn't died and it starts fine like normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Check for split hoses and turbo pipe splits as well, that tends to be the woosh noise you refer to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObviouslySam Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Update it was the alternator unfortunately didn't solve the noisey steering :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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