Power steering goes out when it rains??
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Power steering goes out when it rains??
So for the past month or so i have been having an issue with my 1995 trans am. I noticed this happening only when it rains pretty heavy. It only does it randomly and usually catches me off guard with no warning and only at low cornering speed like when i turn into a parking lot or something. Anyone ever experienced this? I figured maybe change the pump but it works fine 95% of the time but that 5% may end up with me hitting another car! thanks!
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It still turns but without the power. So when it happens i have to react very quickly so i don't hit something. No weird noises (that i can hear over my exhaust) no lights pop up...engine runs fine before/during/after. It also regains power after i make the turn usually, so it only happens for a couple seconds. weird i know...im confused with it too. i know the power steering system only consists of powers steering pump, hoses, reservoir, rack and pinion, umm belt? not much. i do need a rack and pinoin as my steering has some play in it, i don't know if that has something to do with it. sunny days i never have the problem??
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Thanks yeah i didn't even think about the belt slipping...sat it happend when i just ran over a puddle lol so i'm going to buy a new belt and see if that helps. also i didn't ever look at the volts so i will try that too. i will post up my result soon.
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I would check both the belt, and tensioner. The belt may be glazed, and if it is replace it with a new one. If the tensioner is weak the belt may slip with little water sprayed onto the belt, a new belt may help but it will not solve the problem.
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power steering goes out when raining
I was wondering if you ever resolve this, since my car is doing the same thing. I guess I will just replace the tensioner, since the belt is fairly new. But it would be nice to know if you ended up having to replace the power steering pump.
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Just to report back: Buying a new belt from the dealer instead of the new belt I had put on from Auto Zone fixed the slipping problem. Thanks for the tip. I tested this through several rain storm. Just an add on question: My tensioner seemed plenty strong and the bearing and all was good. But just for my education, do you test tensioners with a torque wrench to make sure they are in spec. And does the shop manual tell you that number for a 95 TA. thanks in advance. I figure others may want to know this, if someone has the answer.