2002 es300 steering wheel hard to turn
04-23-08, 10:03 AM
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2002 es300 steering wheel hard to turn
Hello everyone, I am having problems with my steering wheel. Whenever I first start the car, my steering wheel is so hard to turn. After about 5 minutes of driving it is smooth sailing from then on. Is anyone else having this problem?
01-09-13, 02:25 PM
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I have also the same car and same problem. It only happens during the cold weather(below 40 Farenheit). I checked with the Tiresplus and they completely replaced the Rack and Pinion assembly in FL and worked fine becuase the great weather. However, the problem is still there now becuase I moved to IL and during this winter. I checked with local mechanic and he said the fluid is wrong and flushed and refilled twice. Even I feel the same problem. I want to know he is using the same required PS fluid at the correct level. But, still it freezes and I have to warm up the car by pressing the Gas pedal and after 2 minutes of warming up the Car, the Steering wheel roatest just fine. What could be the other issue?
01-11-13, 11:18 PM
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pretty sure on this one... I think you have a steering rack starting to go. My 93 does same thing, and other cars I've owned have done it. The experts call it "morning sickness". The teflon (seals??)... I know it is teflon... inside start to wear out, but once warmed up, it will perform properly. Just keep driving it until it gets worse. You should get a fair amount of time before it gets to the point of needing replacing. Unless you want to spend money now.
I really don't think your fluid is the issue. If it was related to your PS pump, you'd have symptoms all the time.
I saw a seller on ebay; approx. $100 shipped for a rebuilt steering rack.Mechanic re & re time will make you cry a little harder.
kannandk, a guess...but maybe a cheap after-market rack and it just didn't last??
I really don't think your fluid is the issue. If it was related to your PS pump, you'd have symptoms all the time.
I saw a seller on ebay; approx. $100 shipped for a rebuilt steering rack.Mechanic re & re time will make you cry a little harder.
kannandk, a guess...but maybe a cheap after-market rack and it just didn't last??
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