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Nater583 · 08-19-2008, 08:13 PM

Ok this is my first time posting but i recently bought a 91 vr4 and the power steering has never worked and i never found any leaks so i figured it was the pump but i just put a new pump in and it still doesnt work! It steers fine other than there is no power steering at all. Does anyone know why this could be im starting to get a little dissapointed.

shmoo · 08-19-2008, 08:21 PM

might sound a little obvious, but have you checked the power steering belt??

_isiah

1badmitsu · 08-19-2008, 08:23 PM

These cars have really tight steering to be honest. If I where you I'd take it to the dealership pay them to tell you what the prab is and fix it yourself. Just tell them after they tell you the prab that you gotta save up to have it fixed. You should get out of there knowing your prab for less than $100 bucks

Cooper

Nater583 · 08-19-2008, 09:17 PM

well when i put the new ps pump in the belt looked fine and also the reason i havent taken it to a dealer is because the closest one is 45 miles from here but its lookin like i might have to.

sue bee · 08-19-2008, 11:23 PM

Those cars are really heavy..... When the car is running but not moving, can you turn the wheels or not? Unless you're a behemoth, you shouldn't be able to move them. If you can and it's difficult but not utterly impossible, then you have power steering, it's just not as comfy as American cars or some other makes.

LauraD

Nater583 · 08-20-2008, 01:56 PM

Ok well i think i might have it then lol. I just was used to my jeep that turns on a dime easily i think but just to make sure is there something i can do to make the power steering not work for sure thats simple just so i can see?

andyvr4 · 08-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nater583

Ok well i think i might have it then lol. I just was used to my jeep that turns on a dime easily i think but just to make sure is there something i can do to make the power steering not work for sure thats simple just so i can see?

I'd just try turning the wheel with the engine off while the car is sitting still and then turn the wheel with the engine running while the car is sitting still. There should be a very noticeable difference in the amount of force that it takes to turn the steering wheel. If there isn't much difference then something isn't working properly.

Gushers248 · 08-20-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sue bee

Those cars are really heavy..... When the car is running but not moving, can you turn the wheels or not? Unless you're a behemoth, you shouldn't be able to move them. If you can and it's difficult but not utterly impossible, then you have power steering, it's just not as comfy as American cars or some other makes.

LauraD

Are you kidding me? Mine doesn't have my ps belt on right now and I can't crank it, but when it did have it on it was pretty much effortless. Yours might be messed up too.

sue bee · 08-20-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gushers248

Are you kidding me? Mine doesn't have my ps belt on right now and I can't crank it, but when it did have it on it was pretty much effortless. Yours might be messed up too.

1. I don't own one of these, my boy does and I don't really like it.
2. I freaking weigh 125 lbs. Anything short of effortless sucks for me.

LauraD

Nater583 · 08-21-2008, 03:23 PM

ok well i have found out it doesnt have power steering ALL the time but i drove it for a while yesterday and every now and then it would work for about a minute the stop again any ideas? and thanks for your help so far.

08-19-2008, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nater583 New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Ideas? Ok this is my first time posting but i recently bought a 91 vr4 and the power steering has never worked and i never found any leaks so i figured it was the pump but i just put a new pump in and it still doesnt work! It steers fine other than there is no power steering at all. Does anyone know why this could be im starting to get a little dissapointed.

08-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
shmoo Liberate our Minds! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: columbia missouri Drives: 1991 vrFOUR/87 325i Trader Rating: (35)	Re: Ideas? might sound a little obvious, but have you checked the power steering belt?? _isiah __________________ I'd like to Buy... -Data Logger for 91 with EVERYTHING i need to log AND answer my question please: can i data log on a mac if it supports windows?? (91 vrFOUR de nada

08-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
1badmitsu Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern IN. Drives: 93 Mitsubishi 3000gt Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Ideas? These cars have really tight steering to be honest. If I where you I'd take it to the dealership pay them to tell you what the prab is and fix it yourself. Just tell them after they tell you the prab that you gotta save up to have it fixed. You should get out of there knowing your prab for less than $100 bucks Cooper

08-19-2008, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nater583 New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ideas? well when i put the new ps pump in the belt looked fine and also the reason i havent taken it to a dealer is because the closest one is 45 miles from here but its lookin like i might have to.

08-19-2008, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
sue bee Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Where I lay my head. Drives: An old Turbo Legacy Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ideas? Those cars are really heavy..... When the car is running but not moving, can you turn the wheels or not? Unless you're a behemoth, you shouldn't be able to move them. If you can and it's difficult but not utterly impossible, then you have power steering, it's just not as comfy as American cars or some other makes. LauraD

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08-20-2008, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nater583 New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ideas? Ok well i think i might have it then lol. I just was used to my jeep that turns on a dime easily i think but just to make sure is there something i can do to make the power steering not work for sure thats simple just so i can see?

08-21-2008, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nater583 New User - Please be kind Join Date: Aug 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ideas? ok well i have found out it doesnt have power steering ALL the time but i drove it for a while yesterday and every now and then it would work for about a minute the stop again any ideas? and thanks for your help so far.