 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 28, 2010 - 1:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
I've had the same issue and just recently fixed it.
May not be the case for you, but worth checking out. For the last years I've had my vehicle it would do the same thing when the weather was cold. I got a new pump, new belt, fluid the works.. Guess what it was....The alternator belt was loose, and simply needed to be tighten via the bolt under the alternator I was unaware of until recently... 8 Turns and it was gone...after spending lots of dough, blood, frustration, and grease...8 turns fixed it.. This post has been edited by rave2n: Dec 28, 2010 - 1:03 PM |
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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 mak5603 When my power steering pump went bad and had to be... Dec 17, 2010 - 2:20 PM 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 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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