italianjeremy

found another little querk in my 94 camry.

once in awhile, the power steering will be like i have none at all, like it will tighten up but not be unbareable. a couple of turns later and its back to normal again. i checked the fluid level and it was ok... any ideas?

thanks

Scrapper

try changing the fluid but sounds like your going to need new pump.....good luck....

Scrapper

oh and are you sure something else isn't loose or in a bind? i no you don't want to hear this but also could be the rack...

somick

...or it may be a loose belt.

Sam

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Brian R.

Air in the system?

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italianjeremy

ok, got some great news!

apparently the car sat for a few months and the steering knuckle under the hood right by the firewall was drying out. i put some pb blaster on it, then silicone grease spray and bam! like brnad new.

thanks guys!

Brian R.

Good job!

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patgig1

I have had a similar intermitant problem with my power steering on my 92 Camry. More recently I've noticed that if I accelerate agressively the power steering will become manual. This will last as long as it takes to hit a rounded curb on the right side (5-15km/h) then the power steering works well. I've observed this alternatance twice now.