Sitting at a stop light suddenly power steering(?) started screeching. Fluid at low mark, topped off, noise still continued.
Auto-stethoscope used to pinpoint noise around pump body/pulley.
For testing pulled alternator belt.
Noise still there
Replaced with new power steering pump and serpentine belts.
Exact same noise continues......
Replaced new pump with a pump purchased from salvage yard.
Exact same noise continues......
Tried 2 separate pulleys; ran salvage pump with no lines attached.
Exact same noise continues......
Put new pump back on, took to Nissan dealership for diagnosis.
Service dept. pulled harmonic balancer and determined no problem (incorrectly?)
Service dept. concluded it was the power steering pump
Replaced with second new pump from Autozone
Exact noise continues - no change in pitch etc..
Quick test, no belts no noise...
Replaced high pressure valve.
Exact same noise continues.....
What next? Any ideas help appreciated
This is for a 98 maxima
Video/audio of maxima problem in link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D7dERsoEpI
