2001 Nissan Xterra POWER STEERING ISSUE

LUAY0366

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2001 NISSAN XTERRA
3.3L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
145,000 MILES

I'm having some issues with my 2001 Nissan Xterra 4x2 3.3l V6 automatic. At times while turning the steering wheel I will loose the power steering/power assist. I have replaced the power steering pump, gear box, hoses and have made sure that the power steering lines at not clogged. I suppose that only other thing that I have not changed was the power steering pressure switch. I'm really at my wits end at this point. Any other suggestions would be a great help. Thank you. David K.

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KHLOW2008

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Remove the power steering fluid reservoir and check for clogging internally.

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Sunday, March 16th, 2014 AT 1:47 AM

LUAY0366

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Can you pls be more specific as to how to check for a clog in the lines; and are you talking about checking for a clog on all power steering lines or what?

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Sunday, March 16th, 2014 AT 2:03 PM

LUAY0366

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Also, could it be the power steering pressure switch? How can I check it to find out if its bad or not? Pls help

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Sunday, March 16th, 2014 AT 2:25 PM

KHLOW2008

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What I mean is the reservoir. Inside the reservoir there is a filter that if it gets clogged, can result in pressure loss as insufficient fluid can get past to the pump.

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Thursday, March 27th, 2014 AT 11:20 AM