Power steering malfunction

sharkman121 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: Power steering malfunction

Hey guys, i was driving last night and all of a sudden the power steering lock got hard, nearly cause me to run off the road. I eventually made my way straight home.

First thing this morning, i checked the power steering belt, it was intact.
I checked the power steering fluid, it was at an acceptable level.
I checked to see if any was leaking from below and i saw none.

So unless its probably the power steering pump itself am not sure wat it could be, this happened once before and i realised the power steering belt was shred by an rubbing on it and had fallen off. But this time the belt is intact and in proper condition.

Any help guys??

legendkiller@1891 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

im nt sure what caused that but, always make sure your power steering fluid is above minimum or full at all times..

sharkman121 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject:

i actually dont check my p.s that often, but ill make sure an do.

THE SYNDICATE · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:33 am Post subject:

sharkman121 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:13 am Post subject:

will do this am

praise · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:44 am Post subject:

Maybe we can shed a little more light on the subject if you tell us what car you were driving as well. Some p/s are also speed sensitive and can become quite stiff if the car is driving at high speed as well. Recheck the belt, fluid level and the universal joint on the steering rack. Sometime the joint can also be defective and cause the steering to feel extra hard. Jack up entire front of the car with engine off and lock steering out either side. If there is stiffnes in turning, chances are the joint is bad. Also with car started, check the flow of p/s fluid to see if the p/s pump is working. Examine hoses for pinch or restriction as well.

sharkman121 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:57 am Post subject:

its a 2005 hyundai sonata, never gave any trouble before, even when driving at high speeds. ill re check the belts an pump this morning. thanks

sharkman121 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:25 pm Post subject:

confirmed, power steering pump is the problem as assume. Guess am gonna have to see how available hyundai parts really are.

sharkman121 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject:

So if alyuh kno wey ah boy could get a hyundai power steering pump, h@yb.

praise · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:49 pm Post subject:

Take out the old one with braket and everything. The original might be hard to get used. With the old one out go in the Bamboo and see if you could get on to line up on the bracket. A slight modifcation might be necessary, but it is not impossible.

sharkman121 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject:

So wat ur saying is that i may get a similar one that may not neccesarily be for my vehicle but may well be able to line up on my car if i carry my old one? Will do.

sharkman121 · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:49 am Post subject:

actually it wasnt d powere steering pump nah, realise dat after i buy it.

it was the hose, a mech changed the hose a whole aback, and didnt put back the original hose and it caused the fluid not to circulate properly sumn sumn sumn.

point is hadda get back d original hose...hope dat place in the bamboo does give refund. Confused

praise · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:42 am Post subject:

Once you buy an item which you asked for, businesses are not bounded to give refunds. If the parts is incorrect of does not function it's a different matter. However, they might be willing to give you a credit note. If you had indicated to us before that a hose was changed, we could have pointed you into this direction before you bought a new pump. Seen this happen a lot to men who change hoses and did not use the original. I did however told you to examine your hoses as well. If they do not take back the pump, you can put it up for sale in the classified section.