Loss of power steering.. HELP!!!
 

the problem i have is that my power steering goes on and off, mostly off. I checked the fluid and its in between the lower and upper fill lines. when i turn the wheel, it will sometimes make a noise that comes from beneath the car (close to the axles). this problem just started today. do power steering pumps go out in one day?

i just looked at my car again.. when i turn the wheel, the noise is sort of a hissing sound. its coming from the firewall area, towards the middle. do you think i need a new pump? how much do they usually go for?

leak? :dunno:

does the power steering system have vacuum lines?

i dunno if there's a leak. there are no bubbles in the power steering fluid

sounds like rebuild time for your p/s rack.
or just replace the rack...honda sells reman for $416.67

the entire rack? its only a 97

contaminants in the p/s fluid might have caused it...make sure you are using the correct fluid in there too. it's possible someone topped it off with the wrong fluid during a recent service...

obviously without seeing the car i can't diagnose anything...just makin a guess based on your description. i'm thinking it isn't the pimp, as the pump is not located in the center of the firewall, the rack is.

i'm removing my power steering rack in favor of a manual steering rack on saturday.

i'll sell you the rack for $50, and you pay for shipping...

i think im gonna take it to a shop to find out whats wrong... is the rack more expensive then the power steering pump? what kind of price would it be?

over the winter time.. i got stuck alot in the snow.. i know i turned the wheel back and forth alot.. do you think that's what killed it?