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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 03:25 PM
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Default Power steering issue
so drive my truck today and there’s basically no power steering when it’s at a low idle you can hear the pump making noise as same when your driving but have like no power steering anyone else have this issue. ?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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You did check the the fluid level?

Does it work when the truck warms up? If so, seals may not be working properly when the fluid is cold - it happens.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 06:15 PM
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You did check the the fluid level?

Does it work when the truck warms up? If so, seals may not be working properly when the fluid is cold - it happens.
fluid level is full, does the same cold or warmed up !
 
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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 10:00 AM
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Could be the pump or a worn rack. A pressure test can help pinpoint.
 
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