TheMafia

I need a lil help, with Power Steering issues:
I put power steering fluid in the fc s4 2 days ago and now it sounds like its low again.
sometimes when i make a harder turn at normal driving speeds the steering wheel vibrates a little and there is an anoying noise under the hood.. sounds like a belt or something.. this isn't good>
is there anyone who knows about how i can fix this problem, i have no idea.
thanks

skatingsamurai

well.......were is it leaking from?

TheMafia

I hoped it wasn't a leak, but it sure does sound like it, don't it?
I also noticed a "oily like" residue under my car, it not much.
I have to check, where it leaking from... its really cold and snowy out here, so cheking under the car might be a minute...
Would anyone know, if there is a common problem with Power- Steering 'Wear and Tear' malfunctions, ie: Hose, or pump etc...?

thanks

introVert

Your rack is probably leaking and most of it is being trapped by the undertray.
Check it out and let us know.

TheMafia

okay, I'm confused.
how do i check for this? I don't know exactly what to look for...
If my rack was leaking, what can i do to fix this prob?
I'm still new to the car so I'm not sure exactly where everything is located on the car... only the real important stuff... ie; spark plugs, fluid reservoirs.. i'm still learning...
So any help I can get would be really appriciated...
thnx!

thanx

ericgrau

iTrader: (1)

The power steering pump is right where you fill the fluid. Always check the fluid level when the engine is cold. The steering wheel shaft goes to a gear (pinion) that moves the rack. The rack moves side to side to make the wheels turn.

w0ppe

The power steering system isn't really all that difficult. Leave the electronics aside, you have your pump, sending hose, rack, and return hose. Start from the pump. If there a "redish" fluid around it, it's leaking. Follow the hoses down and then up. You can start anywhere if you're still confused, just go one way.

TheMafia

okay... I'm gonna take a good look...under the hood, i hear the pump making noise when i turn.. i'll check the hoses, and the pump.
Why is the pump making noise?
Would linking pictures or video help?
thanx

TheMafia

okay.. so it was warm enough to go look at the problem..
It is definetly leaking.
I noticed its not leaking from the rack, or the pump.

My tools tools are missing so i can't even take off the Plastic- Catch.
I'm gonna have to wait for the weekend.

The only way i can see where its leaking from is from taking off the Catch...
Its leaking from the bottom somwhere, would anyone know if its a hose?