my power steering stopped working today,12/12.i cannot get this fixed for a few days,is it ok to drive a car in this condition?thanks.
Dec 12, 2007 at 8:34 PM
my power steering stopped working today?
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If the source of the problem is NOT the power steering pump, then you can damage the pump by driving it, costing more to repair the vehicle.
Dec 12, 2007 at 10:02 PM
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Yep, I would not drive the car because you can damage other components. This guide can help
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-problems
If the engine is running and you remove the lid to the pump you should be able to see fluid circulating and if not the pump is bad. Here is how to change it out to help fix the problem.
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