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Power steering problems

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by HIYota, Apr 13, 2014.

  1. Apr 13, 2014 at 7:14 PM
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    HIYota

    HIYota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The problem started after offroading today. When I am at a stop I am unable to turn my steering wheel but as soon as I start moving the wheel moves easily. Went to the self car wash and cleaned it up, the car cooled down and I started it back up, the wheel turned fine. Started my 3 hr drive home and and once the engine warmed up again it became hard to turn the wheel at a stop. Anyone have any ideas? I'm no mechanic and need some help.
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2014 at 4:24 AM
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    HIYota

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    Bump for help!
     
  3. Apr 14, 2014 at 12:50 PM
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    skidooman

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    Is the pump whining? I'm not sure if there is a PS cooler on these, but it maybe clogged up with mud causing an overheat? My pile is down right now because of a bad PS pump. 2nd time...
     
  4. Apr 14, 2014 at 1:26 PM
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    cosmicfires

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    Perhaps the belt is slipping?
     
  5. Apr 14, 2014 at 6:09 PM
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    HIYota

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    Yea the pump whines everytime I try to turn it at a stop or slow speed. My truck is still under warranty so I am going to try and take it to Toyota on my next day off. Just sucks real bad parking right now
     
  6. Apr 21, 2014 at 7:34 AM
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    JJ04TACO

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    Sounds like a PS pressure issue. Slipping belt may not let the pump function properly. When you accelerate pump speeds up a bit. Belt first, check fluid and for leaks/bad pump second.
     

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