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Old 04-30-07 | 09:12 PM
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I have a 96 ES 300, when i drive my sterring perfect, when i stand still my power sterring get hard, what can be the problem to it.

please help me out

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Old 05-01-07 | 02:57 AM
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Check:
Fluid level/leaks
Belt tension
Power steering pressure switch if above are good

The switch is supposed to send a signal to the ECM when steering at low speeds or idling, and the ECM will bump up the IAC to raise the idle.
Old 05-01-07 | 11:10 AM
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where is the Power steering pressure switch ?
Old 05-01-07 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick 634
where is the Power steering pressure switch ?
Its right on the pump.
Old 05-03-07 | 03:28 PM
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I don'e see it , can you show me a pic of what it looks like.
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