Power steering problem. HELP!
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Power steering problem. HELP!
2000 dodge dakota 4.7, code P551. Last night my steering went out and fluid was low. Replaced sensor and filled with fluid, works somewhat. When I hit the brakes it doesn't. It's now sounding like it is sucking in air when I turn the wheel. Didn't do that before. Still getting code. Don't have money for mechanic, did I really mess things up?
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To get any air out make sure you do have a full power steering fluid tank jack the front end up off the wheels. Now with engine running then turn the steering wheel all the way left then right a few times check the tank again now turn the wheels left then right again a few times.
This is how you get any air out of the system.
I will say usually if you run out of fluid you trash your power steering especially if you have already got the system Hot now if this happened just as you started driving and the system is still cold you may be ok.
Checking all your fluid system levels every week is a very good habit to get into saves you a ton of money and hassle.
But a power steering pump is not expensive if you replace it yourself.
This is how you get any air out of the system.
I will say usually if you run out of fluid you trash your power steering especially if you have already got the system Hot now if this happened just as you started driving and the system is still cold you may be ok.
Checking all your fluid system levels every week is a very good habit to get into saves you a ton of money and hassle.
But a power steering pump is not expensive if you replace it yourself.
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