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08-22-2012, 10:35 AM

Beany

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Power steering out

Just the other day the power steering went out on my HHR....any ideas why this would happen? It only has 58,000 miles...bought it used.

08-22-2012, 10:58 AM

whopper

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Try using the Search function at the top of the page and search for "power steering" - there are lots of posts regarding the failure of the motor, or blown fuses (usually caused by improper jump-starting).

08-22-2012, 11:10 AM

Beany

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Yes...this happened after jump starting a pickup.

Thanks, I'll search for it!

08-22-2012, 11:19 AM

skyline26

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most likely you blew the fuse for the power steering..happend to me too when boosting. Did u boost while the car was running or did u boost it while the "dead" car had its ignition engaged with the key turned while u boosted?

08-22-2012, 12:46 PM

whopper

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ahhh common problem - gotta read your owners manual on the correct procedure to use when jump starting.

08-22-2012, 05:20 PM

The Kirby guy

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Definitely sounds like a blown fuse, I had my actual power steering motor fail once but the dealer took care of it for free. Not sure if it was a warranty thing or a tsb.