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Power steering not working at low speed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ceddingermtb, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. Mar 27, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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    Ceddingermtb

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    Hi guys! My 05 taco 4x4 has an issue with the power steering and I’m wondering what it is. When I’m going slow doing something like turning into a Parking space, the truck is extremely hard to turn. Any ideas on what the issue is?
     
  2. Mar 27, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    Intermediate steering shaft.
    Been a growing topic.
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    Ah got it! I’ll look Into it thanks!
     
  4. Mar 27, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    Crank your wheels left.
    Above the axle drivers side look for this.
    5FB616A6-B6D2-45EE-B5DE-E50EC2A2D464.jpg
     
  5. Mar 27, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Sweet thanks, will do! Seems like a decently simple job
     
  6. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    Power steering is supposed to aid in low speed turning. So if you have problems turning... your power steering aint workin at all.


    If the above checks out Look at your fluid. If it looks burned and nasty your pump probably has gone bad.
     
  7. Mar 28, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    Yeah, better description would be low speed turning, but only at a certain point does it get stiff, not all the way
     

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