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Steering is very stiff on your vauxhall vectra 03 plate and and warning light is on Why would this be?
you power steering fluid may be low, if that was the case then you would have lowerd hydrolic power to steer the wheels and have to compensate by using more force...which may be why your steering is stiff.
Would steerin fluid effect your steering wheel from locking?
If the power steering fluid leaks out the steering would become very stiff, and perhaps "lock" if the car were parked.
Does a 1999 Ford Escort have power steering?
I was looking at the 1999 Ford Escort Owner Guide ( for North America ) It shows that Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid So , the answer would be ( Yes )
Steering went stiff didnt make any noises but fluid is dark brown is this is your power steering pump or something else?
Not sure what your are driving but if it went stiff steering in both directions I would say either p/s belt fell off or the p/s pump is shot. Be sure the system is flushed if the pump is replaced.
Where is the power steering fluid reservoir in a 1993 ford escort?
The reservoir should be next to the wash fluid tank. This would be on the passenger side close to the firewall.
How do you unlock power steering lock. Steering becomes very very stiff to drive?
Could be low on ps fluid (leak), the drive belt is loose or the pump is failing. The year, make and model info would help.
Does 75 Chevelle Malibu have Power steering?
If it was ordered with power steering it would have it.
What would cause the loss of power steering on a 1995 Mercury Cougar?
* No power steering fluid in reservoir * The power steering pump is not operating
Power steering is noisy on cold 1997 Toyota Camry what should I check is there a power steering filter?
to my knowledge there is no power steering filter i would check my power steering fluid level
Why power steering is used?
From what I understand, power steering in cars (vehicles) is simply to make steering the car easier. If it were not for power steering, you would have to use a lot more muscle to turn the steering wheel than you use when you have that power steering in place!
Why would the oil and battery light come on and the steering become very stiff while driving a Plymouth Grand Voyager in a major storm?
water will splash on the belts [power steering, alternator, etc.], causing them to slip, as if greasy, not turning the pulleys. get new belts.
Why would an Escort power steering system be forcefully pushing fluid back up and out of the reservoir?
There is probably air in the system. If the system was worked on for any reason, the sytem has to be purged of any air pockets.
