I have a 2002 which I purchased new. I have had no problems until now. After the last oil change (about a month ago) I noticed when turning the steering wheel that there was this creaking sound. It only happens when I am going slow (turning a street corner), backing and turning (like out of the driveway or parking space). I have not noticed it at all if I am steering on a curve or a gradual turning of the steering wheel.
I did check the power steering fluid and it is fine. I did see the message above and wondered about that. I do have an appointment with a car repair place this Sat., so hopefully they are honest and I will have some answers. One thing is that the creaking primarily occurs after the turn when I am steering back. Also, it does not always do this and it seems to become more noticable after I have been driving for awhile. Thank you for the feedback!
Our Cruiser ( 65 K mi) had thrown a trouble code for Pwr steering, Any Ideas of what this could be? any folks have this trouble code. I checked fluid all is ok , a little dirty but not bad. D~
When starting my 2001 Cruiser, I had no power steering. I tried to move the car, but the steering was nearly impossible. I pulled back into the parking spot, left the car running and then suddenly I had power steering back. In the next 15 minutes or so, I heard a periodical "swishing sound" come from the car, but since then I have driven the car about 150 miles and have had no further issues. Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Thanks
Hi this message is old, but this incident just happened to my 2000 Dodge Neon today while I was driving.
I was able to pull off the road and avoid an accident. As I straightened the wheel back to center after getting out of the way, it just fixed itself and I drove home worried, but without incident.
Anything ever come about with your problem Superrak???
I notice this morning that my power steering in my 2008 PT Cruiser didn't work under 20 MPH. Does anybody have any idea whta the problem is? I have about 60g miles
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Check the power steering fluid level and the PS pump belt for excessive play.
Also, did you check for a similar problem in the message right above yours? (wire mesh screen blocked)
One thing is that the creaking primarily occurs after the turn when I am steering back. Also, it does not always do this and it seems to become more noticable after I have been driving for awhile.
Thank you for the feedback!
I was able to pull off the road and avoid an accident. As I straightened the wheel back to center after getting out of the way, it just fixed itself and I drove home worried, but without incident.
Anything ever come about with your problem Superrak???