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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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my power steering went out today,can anybody give me any advice?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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my power steering went out today,can anybody give me any advice?
On what? What went out, pump/belt?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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i dont know, when im moving slow is when it gives me the problem
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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belt is still in place, is there a way to trouble shoot the pump? and would i still be able to steer at high speeds?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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yeah power steering is really "power assist" after you get up to a certain speed the power steering is basically bypassed anyways. High speed driving would be fine
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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do u think its the pump?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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could be the pump, or steering rack, or just might need new belts
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Check your fluid levels for sure, maybe a gasket has gone out.

Do you hear any whining?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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i dont hear any whining, is there a way to check the pump before i replace it?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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i had a problem a while back with my pump.....the retainer clip that holds the pulley and inner shaft broke, so you could slide the whole shaft and pulley out of the pump...even with the belt on, but i highly doubt thats your problem
 
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