Engine dies when steering maxes out

[ultimax5]

I've had this problem with my '90 Corolla. Whenever I turn my steering either direction and it reaches the end, the engine tends to die on me. It happens pretty often, especially when I'm getting out of a tight parking spot. Btw, it's got an auto transmission. Does anyone know what could be the problem? Thanks in advance.

[REN69]

plain and simple DON'T REACH THE END! you're not supposed to.

[SpeedballTrix]

Ive never had this problem.
I go lock to lock all the time when I park.

[Flashmn]

Right, you're not supposed to go to the end, it stresses the pump and stresses the steering rack.

[freakinbox]

you can do it, just not suposed to alot, since like they say, it allows you to go that far for parking and such

[ultimax5]

Thanks for the feedback. Will keep that in mind.

[punter]

Originally Posted by ultimax5

I've had this problem with my '90 Corolla. Whenever I turn my steering either direction and it reaches the end, the engine tends to die on me. It happens pretty often, especially when I'm getting out of a tight parking spot. Btw, it's got an auto transmission. Does anyone know what could be the problem? Thanks in advance.

typical TN forum people post even if they don't know the answer

corolla's run an electronic switch on the steering rack. when it reaches the limit of travel the switch opens a valve bleeding air around the TB raising the idle (which will stop the car stalling) not 100% familiar with your model but they are normally a cople of air lines on top of the TB or could be a broken wire.

[ultimax5]

Thanks, punter. Forgive my ignorance , but what does TB stand for? My Corolla is a '90 AE92 liftback, with a 4AF engine.

[Guido]

TB = Throttle Body.
Punter is correct - check for proper operation of that switch.