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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what is exactly steering feedback?
I have heard people say that cars with HPS and Non PS have nice steering feedback while the other cars with EPS steering's have vague feeling and has no feedback at all.I have driven few cars, A fiat ...
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I changed power steering fluid and it keeps making noise and is bubbles
I am trying my first time to flush the power steering fluid on my 2003 Infinity Q45.
This is the procedure I have followed:
Disconnect return hose to the power steering fluid tank.
Drain power ...
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Power Steering non functional at idle
Replaced a leaking power steering pump in my 99 Nissan Maxima about a month and a half ago. Bought the new pump from NAPA, used NAPA branded power steering fluid. My buddy and I switched out the pump, ...
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Power Steering Fluid Compatibility
I would like to know if the Prestone Power Steering Fluid + Stop Leak compatible with my '07 Toyota Camry LE's (4 cyl) power steering fluid specifications since i don't see any mention of its use ...
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Losing power steering fluid 2011 Honda Accord 4cyl
Car is losing power steering fluid very slowly. Months go by before it needs to be topped of again. No apparent leak, no noise, no foam in fluid.
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Steering wheel locks up after screeching noise and air bubbles in power steering reservoir
This morning my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe started screaming and the wheel locked up. I turned the car off then back on, and it was fine. Drove it home and parked it, and when I drove it again, the wheel ...
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Mercedes Benz ML320 Faulty Power Steering whine?
Just recently replaced MAF sensor to fix fuel mix problem. Works great, but now a new problem. It now whines like it's low on power steering, but it's slap full?! I have 0 clue where to even begin to ...
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Power steering pulley wheel
The diameter of the original power steering pump pulley wheel on my 2004 Mercedes ML 350 is approximately 110 mm. The diameter of many replacements is 130 mm. Will the original serpentine belt still ...
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Accidentally put regular PS fluid instead of DEXRON-III
Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma 2007 V6 4WD 4L
I accidentally (ignorantly) put regular power steering fluid in the reservoir after needing to take the pump out but I took it out again and drained the ...
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Is it bad to drive a vehicle if power steering is defunct?
My truck's power steering pump is broken (leaking) so I had to drain the fluid. I was able to drive it around the parking lot, with considerable difficulty steering. I need to get the truck home, ...
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Broke one of the two power steering pump brackets/anchors
Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma 2007 V6 4L
While I was taking my power steering pump out, I manager to brake one of the two brackets (or anchors) that attach it to the main body of the engine. It is an SOL ...
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe power steering leak
Where is the power steering return hose on a Hyundai Santa Fe? Is there a diagram somewhere that shows how it is run?
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Power steering noisy and hard to turn UNTIL engine warms up
I have a 1991 Toyota Camry.
The Power steering is noisy and hard to turn steering wheel UNTIL engine warms up. Then it is fine. What's happening? I have sucked old old fluid and put in new (...
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Power steering seems to cutout whilst stationary.
Ford focus 2009 (UK) Power steering seems to cutout whilst stationary and kick back in when moving. Is this normal. Power fluid is black/dirty. Garage changed fluid but only 'sucked out reservoir and ...
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Power steering pump is whining and has foamy orange stuff
I have a 2004 Honda Accord. It is foaming orange stuff. The fluid should be clear?? Took it to a shop, they flushed the system, said they had to do it 3 times, said there were no leaks in the lines ...
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2003 Honda Accord V6 - steering sounds
When I turn the steering wheel more than 30 degrees one way or the other, I start to hear a zzzzhhhhhh sound.
What could be causing the sound? How would I go about diagnosing what is causing the ...
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2005 Town & Country Power Steering Hose Repair [closed]
I just got my power steering hose replaced. I'm faithful to this shop but I'm a little currious about this last repair.
I was charged $42 for inspection, $62 for the hose, and $127 to do the repair. ...
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Compare repair quotes [closed]
My car: Toyota Camry 1994 LE, 4 cyl, 4 door sedan, automatic 127000 miles.
It failed the MD state inspection and following repairs are required.
Power steering belt.
Power steering pump leak.
Power ...
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Adjust sector shaft on newly installed steering gear box?
I replaced the steering gear box on my 2004 E250 with a remanufactured one. I'm still getting play in the steering wheel, about an inch as measured by the circumference of the wheel. I took a look ...
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Remove stuck steering gearbox mounting bolt?
I'm removing the steering gearbox from my 2004 E-250. I'm trying to remove the gearbox from the frame, but one of the three bolts that mount it to the frame is stuck. I've managed to get the bolt ...
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Power steering fluid started to leak after changing it
I have a Hyundai Elantra 2002 and changed its power steering fluid with a turkey baster. Four days after changing the power steering fluid and running 1000 miles I noticed that the power steering ...
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Changing Hyundai Elantra power steering fluid
I have a Hyundai Elantra 2002 with 84K miles and would like to change the power steering fluid using a turkey baster. (1) I was wondering how much power steering fluid I need for my car? the user ...
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Steering very difficult on 1996 Taurus
I'm trying to help a friend diagnose/fix a problem with the steering on his 1996 Taurus wagon. When the vehicle is not moving, turning the steering wheel is extremely difficult, even moreso than if ...
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My Mazda 626 is loosing power steering; however, it is NOT leaking under car... What's wrong?
My Mazda 626 is loosing power steering; however, it is NOT leaking under car. What's wrong?
I am not a mechanic; I'm puzzled why I'm loosing power steering fluid; however, it is not visibly leaking! ...
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Replacing a Ford Focus electric power steering pump
The electric power steering pump in our 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 5 Door Hatchback (this is a UK car) has failed and I plan to replace this myself. The part in question looks like this:
According to ...
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Why did GM supercede/change part numbers for their power steering fluid?
The part number for GM power steering fluid changed at some point from 1050017 to 89020661. Anybody know what has changed, if anything? The aftermarket fluids at the parts stores (Autozone, Advanced ...
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2003 Ford Escort ZX2 has creaky steering
It doesn't squeal. It creaks in a constant, staccato fashion while I make right turns at low speeds. What could this be?
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How to repair a leaking power steering system in a 2002 Hyundai Elantra
How can I fix a leaking power steering system on a 2002 Hyundai Elantra myself? Here you can see that the bottom hose is very damp with power steering fluid. The top hose has some wetness near the ...
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Why is my 2005 Volvo S60 losing its power steering fluid?
Last year, I bought a 2005 Volvo S60 for my wife to drive to her job.
The car had 103,000 miles on the clock, so a few weeks ago, I installed a new timing belt, tensioner, idle pulley, and water pump....
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Car electronics [closed]
I am developing system and I have this converter: Picture
And I need to connect this to car electronic. Where is the best spot to connect this?
Can you post a picture to show me the wires.
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Enormous discrepancy in part cost estimation; reliability of refurbished parts online?
3-Part Question:
My car is squealing lately when I turn it on/am idling at stoplights/am making slow turns i.e. parking lots. I go to an engineering school, and some friends of mine who build ...
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Squeaky steering?
Before going off to college, I had my car carefully inspected by a trusted mechanic whom I asked to inform me of any major problems. That is to say, the car has none now.
However, I just noticed (don'...
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Can anyone identify this part on a '96 Honda Prelude?
I have an image of a particular part on my '96 Honda Prelude and I have no idea what it is. It's connected to the power steering and is some kind of sensor. Anyone have any insight?
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Why would the steering be intermittently very heavy in a 2001 Dodge Caravan?
The steering wheel is very hard to turn immediately after starting the van when the engine is cold. This only happens intermittently (maybe 1 out of 30 times) After a few seconds it becomes easy to ...
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Power steering seems to be coming out of its reservoir from the top. Whats wrong?
I have a 2003 Honda Accord and I thought I had a leak in my power steering because of the whining noise and low fluid. I filled it back up but it kept falling out. I checked where my car is parked and ...
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Is this reservoir for power steering fluid? (1989 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome)
Low-speed steering on this RV causes a loud squeal, presumably a slipping belt. I am trying to find check the level of the power steering fluid. I found this unmarked reservoir in the forward ...
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Automatic trasmission gear lock when accelerating
For awhile now since getting my first car (and only driving Automatic transmissions) I've had plenty of experiences where when making a turn out of a parking lot with my wheels turned a bit too much, ...
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When I drive my car through a puddle the power steering goes out
1996 Toyota Camry. I can't drive in the rain because when I do the power steering goes out. Any ideas of what might be the problem? No mechanic has been able to tell me what is going on.
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Power Steering Fluid for 1997 BMW 528i?
I'm pretty sure my power steering fluid is low (and may even be leaking). I got the car used and I've been told that this model of BMW doesn't use standard power steering fluid. Does anyone know ...
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What colour should power steering fluid be?
Recently started shopping for first car, so want to know as much as possible when going into a sale.
Car I looked at recently has a brown dirty colour in the power steering reservoir, but the stuff ...
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Power steering noise that goes away
My e46 M3 is making the tell-tale whining and groaning of a power steering pump that is either out of PS oil, or gasping it's last breath. The oil level is fine, so I immediately jumped to the ...
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