My steering wheel is turning but it is not turning the car... What is the cause of this.?

1993 HONDA ACCORD
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ITAIEINA12
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When I try to turn the wheel it goes in complete circles, not moving the wheels one bit.
Sep 26, 2011 at 3:47 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If it's affecting both wheels, suspect a broken universal joint in the steering column, usually under the dash. If it only affects one wheel, an inner, or more commonly, an outer tie rod end is broken.
Sep 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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