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I was trying to move my car out of snow yesterday and my steering wheel went really stiff and hard to turn. I added some power steering fluid to it today and it seemed to loosen the wheel a bit but only for a few moments before it became really tough to turn...it felt like I was over turning the wheel and having to make wide turns. The belt seems to be fine and I do not see any fluid leaking under the car. Any suggestions on the problem or anything more i can look at?
hey there, i have the same problem... i was bein stupid at the time, steering was cranked to one side then stiffened right up, i've got a 98 malibu, one guy i know said it might be the belt, another said it could be a stuck valve inside the steering boxhey there, i have the same problem... i was bein stupid at the time, steering was cranked to one side then stiffened right up, i've got a 98 malibu, one guy i know said it might be the belt, another said it could be a stuck valve inside the steering box
AnonymousMar 20, 2014
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The problem could be contamination in ps fluid.i would flush the system and replace fluid first .if that does not solve the pronlem you most likely need power steering pump. the steerjng box is very unlikely.
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hi Justine. There some moments when the steering wheelbecomes stiff and hard to turn. From irregular servicing, lack of fluid oil to low tyre pressure or bad wheelalignment, any of these could be the cause. ... Under normal circumstances when the car is in good condition, the steering wheel is always flexible when turning.11 Sep 2014
Possible causes for a stiff steering wheel are a loose or damaged power steering belt, low power steeringfluid levels, a damaged or leaking power steering rack or a broken power steering pump.
you probably need to check your powersteering fluid. if it is low, try adding some, if it is full you need to replace the pump. Mine has went out in similar circumstances.
Engine running ask someone to turn steering wheel for you . Look for power steering hose move like there is pressure. and noise from power steering pump . if not change power steering pump
You don't really need power assistance when moving on the road ... where you need it more specially in parking or not really moving
hope it helps
Hi, Your Malibu has Electronic assist steering. Some malfunction occurred when the light came on. May have been a loose connection. You will be able to steer the car if the malfunction re-appears. It will steer hard standing still but as you move it will get easier. Best to take it to a shop and see if there are any codes stored to help locate the original power steering light malfunction.
try rocking the wheel to free off the key may be hard but is should release.as far as the 4wd is concerned it swithes off automatically when stopped/driving over 21 mph
hey there, i have the same problem... i was bein stupid at the time, steering was cranked to one side then stiffened right up, i've got a 98 malibu, one guy i know said it might be the belt, another said it could be a stuck valve inside the steering box
steering problem turning around long curves seems to jump felt in steering wheel
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