Power steering problem
My steering wheel makes a loud noise when the weather is really cold out side. After the car warms up it is ok and no noise. Is this a power steering problem? A friend of mine checked the power steering fluid and it looks like I only a a minimum amount. I can not afford a lot of money to fix it. I go to work before 6am every morning and I need my car to start. 2 Sundays ago I had trouble getting my car in the ignition and after turning the wheel it went in. Can you help me? I am a single widowed woman on a fixed income.
My car has 89000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello, thank you for writing in. Typically the power steering makes noise when there is low fluid, or there is a problem with the system. Due to the fact the vehicle did have low fluid levels, you will want to start by topping off that power steering fluid. Keep in mind when you have low fluid, that liquid is going somewhere, and its possible you have a leak. In order to fix that problem, you will need to fix the leak first. The most common places from the system to leak are around the pump, the hoses, and the steering gear. If the pump has failed or is in the process of due to the low fluid levels, you may be in a position to have to replace that now, if not soon. For more help, contact our service department who would be happy to schedule you.
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Kia is recalling 135 model year 2017 Niro crossover SUVs that can lose power steering due to damaged motor driven power steering connectors. This is a small recall, but affected owners shouldn`t wait to get it resolved when the recall starts on April 7, 2017.
Improper Fluid Levels
Too much and your valves and seals could collapse under the pressure. Not enough and the fluid can`t exert the force needed to turn your car. Replacing your fluid on time will help prevent this issue, but any leaks can cause a loss of fluid that will ultimately lead to power steering failure.
Today`s electronic power steering systems may fail due to issues with the mounted electric motor. In particular, excessive heat on the motor is likely to cause the failure modes. Infiltration of the system environment by water, dirt, or other contaminants will also likely lead to EPS failure.
One of the most common problems power steering systems have is leaks. The high pressure of the system combined with the soft hoses carrying the fluid makes it relatively susceptible to leaks. A low fluid level can cause a whining power steering pump and even a loss of fluid pressure and a loss of steering assistance.
This issue with the EPS light can also be caused if you have recently had to jump-start your car, or you`ve disconnected the battery. Occasionally, the problem can be fixed by simply turning your vehicle off and on again.
Power steering pumps will whine or grind when turning if they are failing. You may also notice tight steering response or slow response when you turn the wheel. If you notice these things in combination, that is a good indication that your power steering pump is about to fail.
The sensor sits on the steering pinion. A pole wheel is fitted on the input shaft, which is connected to the steering pinion by means of the torsion bar. When the driver applies torque to the steering wheel, the torsion bar is rotated and, in turn, the magnet relative to the sensor.
All you need to do is turn off your engine, then restart it so the light can reset. In most cases, it should come back on, and this only indicates that it may have thought it suspected a problem due to a mistake in the computer system.
Electronic failure is when the electrical systems keeping the power steering running stop functioning. This type of failure can be caused by a fuse issue, so you can easily check the fuse box to see if one of the fuses needs replacing.
The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate. If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
This is a serious battery problem if the battery is now swollen and has no power. There has been an obviously internal fault. This will cause the vehicle to power down and the EPS light to come on as well. The EPS light is the warning indicator for the electric power steering.
Answered by CarsGuide. The power steering is an electrical system, so a problem with the battery could affect the power assistance. You should still be able to steer the car even without power assistance. It won`t affect the braking.
Vehicles that are designed with a power steering pump should only be used when the power steering is operational. When the power steering stops working, you should refrain from operating the vehicle until the pump is replaced.
The best part is, our Kia Sportage Power Steering Pump products start from as little as $159.99.
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ANSWER : This suggests that you may have a leak somewhere else in your power steering system such as one of the hoses or the rack and pinion system. As you may know, the power steering system is a highly pressurized system that can have as much as 300+psi of pressure in the system at times, so it is not uncommon for these types of leaks to happen. If you’d like to get this fixed, I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose the leak in your power steering system and make the the necessary repairs to fix it.
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