Help! [No power steering and car won't start]
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Help! [No power steering and car won't start]
So i was pulling out of my parking spot at work and noticed that the power steering seemed dead, when i pull back into my spot i turned the car off, popped the hood to look for the steering fluild reservoir, i couldnt find it. But thats not the worst part, now my car wont start. Doesn't seem like the battery as everything else turns on fine and the car is trying to crank over (fast clicking noises) Does this sound like an alternator issue or some other electrical issue someone else may have encountered Thanks in advanced for any help.
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Belt seems ok, not sure what to look for, but all the belts i saw seemed intact. The car sounds like it wants to start, then goes to the clicking noise, i really hope its just a bad battery. Going to try and get one of my co workers to give me a jump....its just weird that the car started earlier but only the power steering was bad.
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GrizzlyMan (06-26-21)
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Just warning you jay-b, there was another thread I read just recently where the battery tested as good; but the matter was left unresolved UNTIL the battery was actually replaced. Just keep that in mind.
But more than likely, you've got a bad alternator. Replace that first. If you continue to have issues, then source a new battery as well.
But more than likely, you've got a bad alternator. Replace that first. If you continue to have issues, then source a new battery as well.
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Just warning you jay-b, there was another thread I read just recently where the battery tested as good; but the matter was left unresolved UNTIL the battery was actually replaced. Just keep that in mind.
But more than likely, you've got a bad alternator. Replace that first. If you continue to have issues, then source a new battery as well.
But more than likely, you've got a bad alternator. Replace that first. If you continue to have issues, then source a new battery as well.
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I had this exact problem - battery first died, symptoms included a dead power steering and on/off flickering nav system and dash/cluster. Two replacement batteries didn't fix it - eventually it got so bad the alternator locked up and started smoking, which fortunately happened as I just pulled into Advance Auto Parts. I got a reman alternator from Auto Zone for $160, and the whole swap job took about 4 hours. There is a great guide on CL for changing the alternator if you'd like to do it yourself.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...r-removal.html
Good luck with the repair!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...r-removal.html
Good luck with the repair!
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bryceis250 (12-28-18)
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Just warning you jay-b, there was another thread I read just recently where the battery tested as good; but the matter was left unresolved UNTIL the battery was actually replaced. Just keep that in mind. But more than likely, you've got a bad alternator. Replace that first. If you continue to have issues, then source a new battery as well.
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Replaced the Alternator and battery last monday and, so far so good. I hope it stays that way. I am almost ready to get rid of the car since I am paying monthly payments and monthly maintenance/ issues.
Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
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GrizzlyMan (06-26-21)
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