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Old 04-17-07, 04:42 AM
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I have 95 sc300 that I just replaced power steering pump but now I don't have power steering st low rpms is very dificult to steer. Does anyone knows what is causing it?
Old 05-02-07, 09:00 PM
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I'm not sure on the SC's, but on the LS's there is the air control valve on the P/S Pump. It is designed to give a "boost" to the steering at low rpms. Again I'm not familiar with the SC's but maybe their similar.
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Sounds like the pressure relief valve is hung in the new pump!
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