Bad noise when turning in parking lot

Tiny
STEVIE ANN COLLINGS
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,400 MILES
Car makes horrible noise when turning left and right in parking lot. Not sure if it is the CV joints. Sounds almost like a belt screeching. Power steering fluid full. Feels stiff to turn.
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 AT 9:14 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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  • 33,741 POSTS
Stiff steering means loss of power steering assist, and that will result from a slipping drive belt. Your engine uses a spring-loaded belt tensioner which could be weak, or the belt might just be badly worn.
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 AT 8:42 PM

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