 Power Steering Going Bad? |
 Dec 15, 2010 - 12:29 PM
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Recently, when I'm driving and I take a corner, the power steering (sounds like the pump) will make this loud, horrendous screeching sound for a second. While it makes that sound for a second, my steering gets very stiff and it's hard to continue turning. I have a feeling the pump maybe going. It happens moreso when the car first starts up. Maybe the cold weather is just effecting it right now? cause I never had a problem in the warmer weather.
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Dec 17, 2010 - 2:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
When my power steering pump went bad and had to be replaced, I knew because the fluid was leaking and fumes of burning power steering fluid were coming through my vents when I was at a stop. Like already stated, sounds like your belt.
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mkernz22 Power Steering Going Bad? Dec 15, 2010 - 12:29 PM
presure2 prolly just the belt slipping. Dec 15, 2010 - 12:41 PM mkernz22 It's not a big deal if that happens, is it? Dec 15, 2010 - 1:08 PM aww_shoook_em check your Power Steering Reservoir..
it might lo... Dec 15, 2010 - 9:36 PM 96stgreendemon I had the same problem, its your belts, buy some g... Dec 17, 2010 - 11:10 AM 95CelicaST Delete power steering. Problem solved!
Or y... Dec 17, 2010 - 4:17 PM mkernz22 I've contemplated deleting the power steering.... Dec 17, 2010 - 4:21 PM 95CelicaST Been there in a celica... Slow turns require lots ... Dec 17, 2010 - 4:38 PM mkernz22 i bet they do lol Dec 17, 2010 - 5:13 PM justin3 any updates on what it was? im having the same pro... Dec 27, 2010 - 10:53 AM mkernz22 probs the belt, it's fine after it warms up Dec 27, 2010 - 2:22 PM Hanyo To answer your original question.
Yes, cold weat... Dec 28, 2010 - 4:51 AM rave2n I've had the same issue and just recently fixe... Dec 28, 2010 - 1:00 PM mkernz22 I'll definitely check it all out, thanks you g... Dec 28, 2010 - 2:04 PM justin3 i think thats what is wrong with mine cuz it also ... Dec 29, 2010 - 3:14 PM mkernz22 probably the belt that goes to the A/C and Alt. Dec 29, 2010 - 8:53 PM 96stgreendemon to replace the AC belt you have to remove all the ... Dec 30, 2010 - 11:02 AM
mkernz22 QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Dec 30, 2010 - 1... Dec 30, 2010 - 1:56 PM 96stgreendemon Yeah, just have to figure out the size you need, i... Dec 30, 2010 - 3:09 PM |
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