I Need Help With My Pwr Steering - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ToyCam192 · 07-07-2009, 10:55 PM

when i start the car everythingg is good but when i start to drive my power steering is not workingg its hard to turn but as i go faster it kicks in...same in reverse...what could m=be the problem..i checked the PWR steering pluid and its fine so idk wht it could be....

***ASG14*** · 07-07-2009, 11:55 PM

Do you hear any squeeling noise when turning? I.E., a belt squeel.

ToyCam192 · 07-08-2009, 12:28 AM

umm not shure ill check...but if i do hear squeeking what would that bee?

***ASG14*** · 07-08-2009, 12:32 AM

I'm leaning towards the problem being the pump. BUT, that does not mean the pump itself is bad. The pump is belt driven, just liek your alternator. So if the belt is old and worn out, or loose, or even oil all over it, it can slip and not turn the pump.

Camry LE 94 · 07-08-2009, 12:59 AM

as a matter of fact my power steering fluid has a very slow leak. where is it leaking from? i dont know... are there any easy ways to tell?

***ASG14*** · 07-08-2009, 01:04 AM

^ Good chance it;s from the rack (VERY commong on our cars). Do you see ANY dripps on your driveway when you park? If so, before you move the car, see EXACTLY where the drip is, and look up and see if you can pinpoint the area where it is liek that.