2003 Hyundai Elantra When it's cold in the morning

2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

94,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

BECKSKLGRL

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My question-in the morning, when it's still chilly, my car feels like there's no power steering when I first turn the wheels. This is only when the car is in gear. At the same time I have a belt that is squeeling. As soon as I straighten the wheel and left off the gas for 2 seconds, the squeeling stops and suddenly my car is running fine again. The car is topped with ps fluid.
Power steering?? Belts??

Feb 15, 2009 at 10:59 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
Chances are the power steering belt is loose. Check it. There should be no more tha 1/2 inch up and down play in the belt. If more, adjust it or if bad replace it.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe

Mar 24, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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