Power Steering Dying? (Not Squealing)

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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Power Steering Dying? (Not Squealing)

So my problem is randomly during mid turn at low speeds, such as parking. my power steering just cuts off. if I press the brake and give it gas I can turn the wheel with ease. Is the pump dying, or is it that my idle is low...or?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Anyone have any ideas?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Falcon1772
So my problem is randomly during mid turn at low speeds, such as parking. my power steering just cuts off. if I press the brake and give it gas I can turn the wheel with ease. Is the pump dying, or is it that my idle is low...or?
how is the fluid level? Whens the last time you changed the fluid?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Fluid level is fine. I havent completely drained it but I syringed the bowl out completely and replaced with new fluid. Is there a recommended fluid? I just replaced it with some Powersteering repair replacement fluid, the one at O'reiley's with two chambers.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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Flush it out and use OEM fluid. Takes 2 or 3 bottles to do so.
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