Check the power steering fluid level. Low fluid is the most common cause. If the fluid is ok then the pump may need a rebuild or replacement.
Power steering fluid smells burnt, sometimes I add fluid, cause its down
Many things can cause that, the simplest cause being lack of power steering fluid.
Power Steering Fluid Or Power Steering Pump
Check the level of the power steering fluid. A low level or no level of fluid will cause the groaning noise.
Noise may be heard in a power steering line when the power steering fluid is low. Low power steering fluid may occur due to a leaking power steering pump in most cases. If the pump is not leaking, then the fluid needs to be added.
Check and see if your power steering fluid level is low.
check the power steering fluid level. I would have to say your low on fluid.
If the sound is a loud growling , whining, noise you're probably low on power steering fluid. Now the cause of the fluids loss is WHERE ?
If your power steering pump makes a whining noise as you turn your steering wheel your power steering fluid reservoir is probably empty. The noise is caused when your power steering pump tries to pump fluid that is not there. This indicates that you probably have a leak somewhere in your power steering fluid lines. You can either try to find the leak or simply replace the power steering fluid every so often.
Check your power steering fluid
Power steering box... Steering fluid level low,dirty or needs replacing... If power steering fluid is white then your box is damaged...