Questions tagged [power-steering]
Typically a hydraulic pump used to multiply force that is inputted through a vehicle's steering wheel by the operator of the vehicle. Newer vehicles can possibly utilize electric motors to power the process.
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Power steering works normally to one side, but hard to the other
My Ford Mondeo was leaking from the steering rack. So it was repaired by a steering specialist. After about 1,000 kms it steers smoothly to right but when turning towards the left it feels like there ...
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VW Golf MK4 1.4 16v 1998 - Steering wheel hard to turn after Power Steering Rack change
Sorry for my English,
I had a problem with my power steering rack that had some fluid leaks and some noise when the fluid level was down. I never used the car without fluid.
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Can power steering groan be caused by load of AC compressor?
Car: BMW 2007 530i (N52 Engine) 210,000KM
Details:
Single accessory belt for AC, Power Steering, Alternator
AC is clutchless variable displacement
Tensioner and idler pulley's replaced
Problem:
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LIncoln Continental Power Steering Leak
I have a Bad power steering leak and want to replace the pump but can't get to the fitting without removing the a/c compressor to check size.
What is the flare nut fitting size for the high pressure ...
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Getting Wiring Harness through Radiator Support?
I'm currently in the process of doing my best to overhaul an 88 Chevy Silverado Pickup 2500 V8 5.7L. I do not know much about cars, but am learning.
Anyway, long story short, the engine hoist I have (...
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2013 Honda Accord 3.5L v6 steering problem
I have for the past few months been having an issue with my 2013 Accord steering. It from time to time while driving and parked will start to turn to the right and or left but mostly to the right by ...
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2005 Dodge Dakota steering issues
I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota, that starting giving me steering issues a couple weeks ago. The issue being that it is hard to steer and then it is not, during the same turn as it alternates between ...
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Steering wheel stiff
My steering wheel was groaning, especially when making sharp turns, so I mentioned to the mechanic when some other service was being done. He said it was low on fluid and he filled it.
After I got ...
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Power Steering issue
I just had the ac compressor replaced on my 2003 Dodge Durango and now the power steering intermittently is stiff. I was told it needed power steering fluid so I added some but that didn't work.
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Noisy steering after pwr steering leak fixed
I had a power steering leak for six months in my 2007 Honda Odyssey. Fixed the leak, but now, when I turn corners, sometimes, I hear a creaking/crunching sound coming from under the car from the ...
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Power Steering Failure on 2008 Ford Taurus
2008 Ford Taurus SE, 123K miles
Symptoms
Hard to turn – seems to be left of center (get to left of center,
harder to turn left; hard to turn right until you break right of
center).
No leaks
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Smart ForFour power steering problem
The power steering of my 2005 Smart ForFour doesn't start immediately when I start the car. I first have to turn the wheel left and right a few times. Then I hear the soft click sound of a relay at ...
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VW 2012 Jetta Sportwagon 2.0L TDI clunk in stearing wheel
I have a VW 2012 Jetta Sportwagon 2.0L TDI and have been dealing with a strange clunk/pop in the steering wheel. Have been to the dealership about this matter twice. The first response from the dealer ...
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Pressure build up in power steering reservoir
Power steering fluid being forced out of the pump shaft seal -- pressure build up in reservoir. The vehicle is a 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am replacing the pump. Should I expect a pressure build up in ...
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Coolant and Power Steering Leak
1997 Jeep Cherokee here.
I drove 120 miles and when I arrived at my destination the power steering and coolant were empty. The wheel was very hard to turn. I refilled the coolant and power steering,...
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2008 impala noisy power steering pump
I have had a noisy power steering pump each of the last three years in cold weather on my 2008 Impala. It has been replaced twice, and is now noisy again. My mechanic is stumped. What else can be ...
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Tacoma Power Steering Pump
I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Real nice truck-bought it new. Seldom any problems or repairs. It has 96,000 miles-very well maintained.
A month ago, I had a "mechanic" replace my belt. I picked ...
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Corsa C electric power steering ECU 12V power polarity
I need to know the power polarity of Corsa C Electric Power Steering ECU 12V power connector. I suppose the power is the right connector in following photo (it has 2 flat pins vertically aligned):
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1993 Mercedes 300e should there be movement in my power streering pulley?
Been hearing a sound coming from the car. I thought maybe water pump as I had changed it once before. What happens is when I start car it begins to smoke up front and I hear a scheeking sound. I tried ...
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Power steering tightening up
Why is My 2000 Toyota Camry's steering is tightening, fluid is full and pump not making sounds.
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Steering twitch?
On a test drive of a 2016 Chevy Cruze, the steering wheel seemed to be ... 'twitching'. Just little jumps. We were going ~40 mph on a straight, smooth, road. There was no pulling, or any other ...
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Seat Mii: intermittent, now permanent electric power steering fault
One year ago I bought a used Seat Mii. From time to time I had problems with the (electromechanical, not hydraulic) power steering: it would stop working and its red light would come up. Turning off ...
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H2 Power Steering Leak
2003 Hummer H2: So it looks I got a leak between two places. One between the gearbox housing and the steering column; and another between the housing and pitman arm. I was able to find these leaks by ...
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Sucking air in to the power steering system from steering rack shaft seals?
Is it possible to suck air in to the power steering system from steering rack shaft seals?
My 2008 Honda Civic is making whining noise and I can see air bubbles in the steering fluid reservoir.
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steering wheel vibration only when the engine is warm
my car is a 16' BMW 750i (G12) with 26,000 miles on it currently.
When I first start the car, there is absolutely zero vibration at all, but I'm starting to get a vibration only through the steering ...
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Possible causes of rough idle after changing Oxygen sensor...?
Got a 2005 Acura TSX 2.4L that I changed the upsstream Oxygen(Air/Fuel ratio) sensor after the check engine light came on. Since than, the car has never run the same. Engine idles very poorly (...
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Hyundai i10 EPS error
I was driving my 2008 Hyundai i10 (1.1-litre IRDE) when suddenly the steering became very hard and the EPS warning light turned on. Later I realized that the tachometer had also conked out.
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2018 Elantra EPS steering wheel noise
I have recently noticed a whining noise coming from the steering wheel of my 2018 Elantra. I'm not sure what's causing the noise, and it usually occurs while driving at low speed, especially while ...
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Electrical problem with a Toyota vitz 2009 automatic transmission
i have been having these issues with my car lately i will try to explain them as best as i can here are all the problems listed:
the indicator lights work but disappears as soon as i put my feet on ...
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EPS and GMC steering wheel vibrations
I recently went and got a recall done for my EPS on my 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. When i got it back from the deal I had vibrations in my steering wheel. This recall was a flash update on the software for ...
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Chatter from steering rack in a specific condition
2008 Audi A4 2.0T.
Specific condition is when I back into my driveway, I'm driving down the street, turn the wheel to the left and line the car up. Then shift to reverse and cut the wheels right ...
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Power Steering Issue/Question
I am the original owner of a 2002 Elantra GLS, with < 50K miles. She is in great shape. However, recently I have had a power steering problem that I can't entirely rule out the steering rack and I ...
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EPS light illuminates on 2012 Accent
The EPS light came on last Saturday and the power steering stopped working, after leaving it for a short time re started the car and light was off and steering working normally. About half hour later ...
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Crooked steering became straight after tyre rotation
In october last year I bought 4 tires for my car and at same time got the alignment and balancing done. After that the steering wheel angle was a little bit crooked, as the car neither glided to any ...
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squealing sound turning steering wheel when engine is cold
Squeals when turning steering wheel, only when engine is cold. Fluid has been checked and is full; when warmed up the sound goes away.
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Diagnosing the leak location in a power steering system
My 1997 Lexus ES300 has recently sprung a leak in the power steering system, and the mechanic who diagnosed it only said it could be in either the pump or the hose, and replacing both would be around $...
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WRX Power Steering Engine Light
I replaced my power steering pump in my 2006 WRX but it's playing up for some reason.
The power steering reservoir is boiling when the car is on, and the steering wheel is incredibly hard to move ...
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2007 fusion power stering hose keeps rupturing
I have a 2007 ford fusion and the power steering hose burst off. My husband fixed it easily by getting a new clamp, but then the other one actually ruptured. He went and bought a new hose and ...
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Correct power steering hose replacement
Right now I am replacing my Power steering hose pressure line on my 02 Honda Odyssey. The reason I'm doing this is because I use the wrong seal on the return line fitting. The seal was too big and I ...
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Steering wheel cracking like old ship
I have a 2007 ford fiesta. I had the steering gear replaced. The power steering is somewhat better but still there is this cracking noise when turning the wheel when stationary.
Link with the noise.
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What happens in an EPS false positive?
I was wondering, what will happen if for whatever reason the electric power steering system gets a false positive, worst case scenario - at high speed?
I suppose the same question holds valid for ...
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Rattling noise from the power steering reservoir
Again, 2006 Honda Civic with R18A engine.
I'm hearing a rattling noise from the cabin and I have inspected all the suspension parts. Everything are nice and tight. Ball joints and rack ends also new.
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What are the Pros and Cons of Center Takeoff vs. End Takeoff Rack and Pinion?
As the title suggests I'm trying to establish the pros and cons of Center takeoff R&P vs End takeoff?
Thank you for your time.
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Incomplete steering even after new parts install
I put a new power steering box, power steering pump, and lines on my 98 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd 5.2 truck. It still isn't steering right. When you go to turn the wheel it won't turn all the way one min but ...
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Power steering reservoir filter in 2008 Mazda3?
I did a series of stupid things today and now I have a small piece of loose plastic in my power steering reservoir of my 2008 Mazda3. Could it be pulled into the power steering pump?
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Alternator going out or Power steering.....?
Got a 2009 Honda Accord that's been idling a little rough and shuddering/vibrating. When I turn the steering wheel, RPMs quickly jump from 500 - 1100 and then quick drop down and car sputters like it ...
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Replaced power steering gear box - steering wheel not straight?
So I just replaced my power steering gear box (04 Nissan Xterra). However, now my steering wheel is off-center when the truck is driving straight!? Not a lot, maybe 40-45deg, if that. At a loss of ...
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Power steering gear box - should I grease sector shaft (pitman shaft) seal?
1st gen Nissan Xterras are known for getting a power steering leak from the sector shaft seal (the shaft to which the pitman arm attaches)
I'm wondering if it makes sense to lather on grease on the ...
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What direction does Chevy impala power steering flow?
I have a 2008 Chevy impala and I am having trouble understanding how the power steering runs and how the fluid is circled through the pump and back to the rack. I understand there must be a return ...
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2011 ford escape
I lost power steering while driving this morning. It has an electronic power steering system and there is a sensor recall for some vehicles, but not my vin.
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