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Old 03-06-2010, 05:43 PM
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my power steering is starting to quit on me. sometimes it works and and sometimes it doesn't. does anyone have any suggestions?
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Old 03-07-2010, 01:18 PM
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Check for P/S fluid leaks and check the belts. If all are OK, your pump is probably going out.
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oh ok. it does leak a little but not enough to where i have to add fluid. and i think my belts are good. it works fine when my motor is cold.
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Have you ever changed your P/S fluid? That might be the issue, as well.
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Check your P/S pulley shaft. Grab the pulley and pull, if it moves your shaft is starting to or is broken.
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