Power Steering pump failure
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If it is a Dodge truck then i see alot of Power steering pump shafts that are broken. To test, then pull on the power steering pump pulley - if it pulls out then you have a broken pump shaft.
Power steering belt or the power steering pump.
This is two of the things I know that could be wrong. The power steering pump is either bad or there is no power steering fluid in the pump causing it to have steering problems. Be sure to check the fluid level in the power steering pump.
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there is no power steering fluid, this is an electric assist power steering system, is you are having problems let the experts handle this go to the dealership.
The new Electric power steering is on the shaft of the steering wheel. Many folks have problems with the steering going out of control. If you're one please report it to the saftercars dot gov
You don't. Saturn Ions don't use a hydraulic power steering system. They use an electric power steering system using a small electric motor to provide steering assistance. If you have any problems with the power steering, take it to a GM dealer. GM had many problems with it, so they extended the power steering warranty on all Saturn Ions, Chevy Cobalts, Chevy HHRs and Pontiac G5s to 10 years or 100,000 miles.
The main cause of a power steering pump failure is a way to gasket. Electronic fuel pumps can fail due to wiring problems.
power steering is very noisy
You don't, you take it to the dealer if you have a problem with it. That car has a recall because it has had a lot of previous problems. The power steering is bad.
Well sounds like you lost your hydroboost. You might have a power steering leak. Check your power steering fluid first. Over on the lower drivers side front of the engine.
There isn't any. The power steering system is entirely electric. If you peek under the dash on the driver's side to the left of the steering column you'll see a rather large electric motor that does your power steering. Problems with the power steering system will light the Malfunction Indicator Light that's shaped like a car and has a wrench on it.
It is recommended although I have never done it, never have had any problems