Some regulars on this forum have swallowed too many Ineos Blue pills and are so deep in the Matrix that anyone's experience or opinion that's different than theirs is immediately disparaged. As politicians say, Sad.
Would you or the OP post a video of the pump noise?Mine too make a high pitch whine that is very noticeable at idle. I figured its because the power steering pump is electric and not belt driven. I agree with blender fan and the high pitch whistle. It is quite obnoxious. I have just decided what settings I can or can't use when on high to avoid this issue. And although annoying, they aren't faults that I feel warrant not buying a vehicle.
Hi Idahogrenadier, Certain things can be very annoying to the point they take your joy away. Although I have not experienced power steering whine, if I did and it was intrusive, then I would be disappointed enough to fight for a replacement, even if with another dealer. I have the boot wash, less then ideal HVAC, speed limiter clicking and a few other items. To me these items are not deal killers in any way. Yes it would be great if I did not have them, however I have leaned into the experience of owning a Grenadier and feel that it is just part of it's personality. Hopefully fixes will come around to make them more ideal, however if not I am willing to put up with them to go along with the Sir Jim Ratcliffe Adventure of a lifetime. Now, intrusive power steering whine all the time could change my tune. The very best of luck getting this sorted out. DaBullI've loved everything about the philosophy behind the Grenadier. 1,500 miles in and it's great off-road, looks great on road, and tows 6k pounds like a dream. I was willing to overlook the embarrassingly bad software that means button presses don't get recognized, it takes 30 seconds every time to turn off the speed clicker, and Android Auto disconnects every time you cross a lane line without the turn signal on.
But I've got to say you shouldn't buy one. My power steering pump makes a horrible whine that keeps me from driving with the windows down. (A separate whistle from the blend door prevents running the AC on full.) I get so many great comments when the engine is off. But when it's running, everyone asks me about the embarrassing, obviously-not-right whine from the pump. IA has told my dealer it's normal, even though some of them don't make it and no other vehicle I've ever heard makes this sound unless the lines weren't bled or the vane is going out.
Others on the forum have the same problem. Unlike the software and blend door, which IA acknowledges and promises a future fix, they are refusing to consider this obvious defect a problem. And that means the warranty is not worth anything.
So I gotta say regretfully, if you are on the fence, don't buy it.
My fan squeals at 4 setting. It is annoying for sure.It's the door that guides HVAC air flow to different vents. It makes a high pitch squeal when on level 4 fan.
My 7 year old calls it a Cheeky little SUV because of the quirks.Hi Idahogrenadier, Certain things can be very annoying to the point they take your joy away. Although I have not experienced power steering whine, if I did and it was intrusive, then I would be disappointed enough to fight for a replacement, even if with another dealer. I have the boot wash, less then ideal HVAC, speed limiter clicking and a few other items. To me these items are not deal killers in any way. Yes it would be great if I did not have them, however I have leaned into the experience of owning a Grenadier and feel that it is just part of it's personality. Hopefully fixes will come around to make them more ideal, however if not I am willing to put up with them to go along with the Sir Jim Ratcliffe Adventure of a lifetime. Now, intrusive power steering whine all the time could change my tune. The very best of luck getting this sorted out. DaBull
Any forum you go to is the same, they have their own "pills" too.Some regulars on this forum have swallowed too many Ineos Blue pills and are so deep in the Matrix that anyone's experience or opinion that's different than theirs is immediately disparaged. As politicians say, Sad.
Is it present at idle, and is it coming from the engine compartment? I'm thinking a turbo bearing ( or waste gate) as a possibilityI do find my whine a bit annoying and actually believe it might be the fuel pump. When I accelerate I find the whine to increase then decrease as I ease off the throttle. I find it reminiscent of a Semi-Truck.
I'm familiar with that sound and I think the whine you are hearing is the Turbo.I do find my whine a bit annoying and actually believe it might be the fuel pump. When I accelerate I find the whine to increase then decrease as I ease off the throttle. I find it reminiscent of a Semi-Truck.
Now you just need to change your banner to ownerMine is just perfect and my dealer is very nice as well.
I‘ll join you on that man…Most of us have no significant issues. I might start a "totally happy and you must buy a Grenadier" thread
CLICK BAIT and no more posts from the OP......ignore this thread!I've loved everything about the philosophy behind the Grenadier. 1,500 miles in and it's great off-road, looks great on road, and tows 6k pounds like a dream. I was willing to overlook the embarrassingly bad software that means button presses don't get recognized, it takes 30 seconds every time to turn off the speed clicker, and Android Auto disconnects every time you cross a lane line without the turn signal on.
But I've got to say you shouldn't buy one. My power steering pump makes a horrible whine that keeps me from driving with the windows down. (A separate whistle from the blend door prevents running the AC on full.) I get so many great comments when the engine is off. But when it's running, everyone asks me about the embarrassing, obviously-not-right whine from the pump. IA has told my dealer it's normal, even though some of them don't make it and no other vehicle I've ever heard makes this sound unless the lines weren't bled or the vane is going out.
Others on the forum have the same problem. Unlike the software and blend door, which IA acknowledges and promises a future fix, they are refusing to consider this obvious defect a problem. And that means the warranty is not worth anything.
So I gotta say regretfully, if you are on the fence, don't buy it.
My concern is less that I am having a specific problem and more that the response has been "they all do that". Sounds like yours doesn't. I bought a first model year FJ Cruiser, which I still have and have daily driven for 17 years. When you are going to be an early adopter, you need to trust the company, which this experience has left me unable to do.Most of us have no significant issues. I might start a "totally happy and you must buy a Grenadier" thread