Power Steering hard to turn / not working
I have a 2008 HHR and since the start of the confinement mid-March, it was sitting unused. Since my battery was dead and overdue I changed it yesterday but since then my power steering is not responding properly and is really hard to turn. So I checked the fuses in both places and they are fine. I was told that I should let my car run for at least 30 min since I change the battery, which I am doing right now. My car was one of the recall ones some years ago about the power steering. So now I am wondering if it is the electric power steering that is the problem. What do you think?
and if it is, where can I buy a new one and is it easy to change it myself? I am not rich and I cannot afford to bring my car to the garage. thank you |
Go to a GM dealer and check wityh them it should be covered under extended warranty.
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The battery was dead, did you attempt a jump start?
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
(Post 893622)
The battery was dead, did you attempt a jump start?
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Originally Posted by donbrew
(Post 893614)
Go to a GM dealer and check wityh them it should be covered under extended warranty.
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Check the fuses , if you connected to the power steering terminal then the fuse might be blown.
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Originally Posted by Cycara
(Post 893669)
i would love to but I cannot turn the power steering properly to even get there.
FYI. Even if the power steering motor is not working, you can still drive the car. It will just be a lot harder to turn without the assist of the steering motor. |
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Did you check fuse #1 60 amp under hood fuse box? That is the one that blows from a incorrect jump start. |
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