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Old 06-05-2009, 06:57 PM
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On rainy days my power steering gets weak (slightly harder to turn the wheel), which I ignored for the most part, I've been without PS before. But I went through a puddle approx 4 in. deep the other day and it suddenly completely went out, then slowly came back after about 1/4 block. Sunny days it's "A-OK fine", and the PS reservoir is full.

Does anyone know what may have caused this? Or if I need to have it looked at?
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slipping belt?
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QUOTE(slyderdai @ Jun 5 2009, 11:04 PM)
slipping belt?


Sounds about right, I didn't even realize PS used belts. Thanks!
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QUOTE(slyderdai @ Jun 5 2009, 10:04 PM)
slipping belt?


+1 go pick up new belts and be done with it
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after you get a new belt try troubleshooting why your belts are getting wet. Are you missing a fender guard or bottom guard thats letting alot of water up into your engine thats getting your belts wet?



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