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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Question: Steering wheel problem

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kdhende, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Randallstown, MD, October 02, 2010, 15:36

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Lately I been having problem in turning the steering wheel been having problem fighting with the steering wheel sometimes it will not turn and at times when I do seem to turn the steering wheel it seems to automaticlly turn right back into place, what could it be?

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• Answer #1

  Superbob October 02, 2010, 17:11
  

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  Is this especially a problem when going slow or parking? It sounds like the power steering assist is failing you at times. This is usually because the power steering fluid is low. Are you leaking oil? Maybe there's a leak. Check the fluid and if it's up to the proper level, maybe suspect the power steering pump. If the fluid's black, suspect the pump even more.
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  Auto Stop Limited, Inc (725 Answers) , Baltimore, MD - (410) 467-7600

  Auto Stop Limited October 04, 2010, 09:43
  

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  Hi
  Sounds like the Rack and Pinion is faulty.

  RJ
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