Electric power steering makes noise when turn fast at stops

2015 TOYOTA CAMRY
40,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARCOS ALVAREZ
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I was just wondering if it is normal to hear a little winding noise coming from the steering column of my steering wheel when I turn the wheel fast. it sounds like a winding almost like the noise a car makes when going in reverse. But when I am driving and turn the wheel fast it does not make a sound or if I turn the wheel at a somewhat slow speed. It is not noticeable unless I turn the wheel really fast when I am backing out of my driveway. Which I rarely do. But I do not want it to end up being a bigger problem later if it is something bad. Does not affect the way the car steers or how easy it steers. It is just a tiny winding noise when turning it fast when the car is not moving or coasting back and turning the wheel fast.
Nov 11, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

It sounds like the steering motor is going out which is common. Here is how you replace the unit.

Control Module 8965006520 $1164.29

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
Nov 12, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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BOOPERIII
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I called a wrecking yard and got a used unit for $300.00 and installed it works good with no noise. It was a little tough to replace it but with some friends i got it done.
Mar 20, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Thanks for the update. That is good info. Salvage yards are always hit or miss but when it works out they are a great resource. I am sure that will help others but probably not this original person because it was about 5 years old. However, thanks for helping the site with this info.
Mar 20, 2020 at 1:43 PM