before, the power steering kept slipping and making that screeching sound so we got the belt changed and it fixed it. but now...a few months after we changed the belt, the same problem is happening, but not nearly as much. keep in mind it happens way more often in cold weather. also when you hear the screeches, the headlights dim, which mean the alternator is slipping right? and if you turn the wheel all the way, sometimes the battery charge indicator light up.
what do you think is wrong? not enough power steering fluid? or does the belt need to be adjusted? what is it?
if it does need to be readjusted, how would i do that? do you know if it has a tensioner or if i'd have to adjust the position of the alternator to change the tension?
91' toyota previa
thanksWhat do you think is up with the power steering?new belts will stretch so you probably need to tighten the belt. Most of the time you need to loosen the alternator Use a pry bar to pull it tight and re tighten the bolts. the alternator is on a slide mount so this can be done What do you think is up with the power steering?sounds like the blt is slipping, try replacing the belt and if that dont work make sure you have enough tension on the belt itself.What do you think is up with the power steering?Usually when you hear that squealing, you need more fluid in your powersteering reservoir.
As far as the lights going out/blinking, there must be a short in the wiring, or possible a problem with the ignition switch.
It very well could be that you need a new power steering pump. Here is the web site for a very affordable place to get auto parts.
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What do you think is up with the power steering?if it is a single serpentine belt then the spring in the tensioner is probably bad, or it's sticking....
the spring in the tensioner is self adjusting...
the tensioner is the pulley at the top that is not connected to anything....just a pulley on a bracket....What do you think is up with the power steering?the belt tensioner should be replaced
hope that helps
