Power steering

Tiny
ADNAN1962
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  • 1986 HONDA ACCORD
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  • 23,500 MILES
I have a problem in the power steering it is difficult to move when the car is parked and returns to normal when the movement.
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Friday, December 16th, 2016 AT 11:18 AM

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Tiny
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Cars always steer easier when they are moving, so this suggests you have a weak power steering pump. The clue is the power assist will come back when you raise engine speed a little. Also, a weak pump results in loss of power assist in both directions at the same time.

Internal leakage in the rack and pinion steering gear can cause loss of power assist too, but usually you will have lack of assist in just one direction, and that will come back when the engine warms up. Each day it will take longer before the power assist returns, and after a few weeks or months you will lose power assist in the other direction too.
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Friday, December 16th, 2016 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
JOHNNY G.JR
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Make sure tires are inflated properly
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Friday, December 16th, 2016 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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Thanks to all
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Friday, December 16th, 2016 AT 9:42 PM

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