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Problems with Power steering

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoRN, Dec 12, 2018.

  1. Dec 12, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    TacoRN

    TacoRN [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This issue is new as of today in my 3 week old Taco. At low speeds it feels like it has no power steering, so when I am in a parking lot or at a stop sign I go to turn the wheel and I have to crank it with some strength. Once I get up to about 35-mph I seem to have no issues. Any insight? I am going to call the dealer, but I figured I would ask here as well.
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    trazerr

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    Take a look under the hood and see if you are out or leaking power steering fluid.
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    hiPSI

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    Big tires? Any mods? Stock?
    When did it start?
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    TacoRN

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    Power steering fluid is right where it needs to be.
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    TacoRN

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    Zero mods, I've owned the truck 3 weeks. Power steering fluid is perfect. Issue started last night pulling in to my drive way.
     
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  6. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    SlappyMcSlapnuts

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    Made in mexico?
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    odd. doesn't sound normal if you're stock.
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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    Gator352

    Gator352 I like Publix cake ...

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  9. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    SlappyMcSlapnuts

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    Taco Tuesday. Buy 1 get 1 margs.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    Might sound dumb, but is 4WD on?
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    splitbolt

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    Are you in 4x4?

    Does rpm change when attempting to turn steering at a stop?
     
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  12. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    TacoRN

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    I used it on Monday, I live in NC and had to deal with snow. I turned it off when I got to my destination, no issues on Tuesday other than when I got home.
     
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  13. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    TEXAS BS

    TEXAS BS Formerly known as MMXVII

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    My first thought also
     
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  14. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    I will have to double check RPM, it is in 2wd, and I pulled the 4x4 fuse to be sure that wasn't the cause.
     
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  15. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    TacoRN

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    Was mine as well, but I already ensured that it switched back to 2wd
     
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  16. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    TacoRN

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    How can I determine this?
     
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  17. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    TEXAS BS

    TEXAS BS Formerly known as MMXVII

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    It’s electric. My understanding is it can stick in 4x4
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    TacoRN

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    Any idea how I can unstick it, if that is truly the case?
     
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  19. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    SlappyMcSlapnuts

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    Sticker inside frame of door on drivers side should say mfg. Date and locale
     
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  20. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    TEXAS BS

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    Look up Diff actuator. I think some others have reported this problem you are having.
     
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