I brought the car in last week to get checked out. Apparently there are two bolts that hold the alternator tight and one of those broke off. It moved a bit which loosened the belt and made the steering harder. The shop had to order a part from the dealer but in the meantime adjusted the belt and tightened the remaining bolt. It's been fine the last few days.
Power steering issues in the winter
The last few days I’ve been having some issues with my power steering. Yesterday was -6C (not too cold) and if I would try to turn my wheel when stopped I would get a loud chirping noise and the steering wheel would shudder. If the car was moving at all it was fine. Today was -23C and it was doing the same thing. After driving for 30 minutes or so the problem seemed to have gone away.
I checked the level of the power steering fluid and it was fine. I’m wondering if the fluid could be frozen. I had the belt replaced a few months ago. Is anyone else having an issue with power steering this winter?
I checked the level of the power steering fluid and it was fine. I’m wondering if the fluid could be frozen. I had the belt replaced a few months ago. Is anyone else having an issue with power steering this winter?
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