Is my P/S pump dying?

[unfrgivn]

While idling yesterday, my power steering pump started making a really high pitched whining noise. It's not the belt and sounds like it's coming right from the pump itself.

Any ideas?

[GraySilvia]

Have you checked your power steering fluid level? If it's low, the pump will cavatate and make weird squealing noises. Try topping off the reservoir and see what happens.

[SpeedRacer1]

Could be, does the steering seem less responsive?

[unfrgivn]

No steering is just as responsive... will check fluid again, but I think the resevoir is pretty full.

[Stuntman240]

it might be starting to go, i warn you though, the sound will get worse quick. this is what happened i my last car. it started making a noise like your describing and within four days it got soo bad i had to take it to the mechanic,i made it just in time. however this was on a ford probe. so if it gets worse replace it asap.

ps. my steering felt fine as well

[ImportIntelligence]

I have replaced a failed PS pump becuyse the bearings went in it. Sounds like you describe. Most likely from a belt that is too tight.

[UsedToOwn240SX]

Replace the PS pump, unfrgivn. If you have the old KA, just swap the pulley. The pump itself is the same I think