power steering?

2002 NISSAN SENTRA
100,600 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZELLDOG93
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this morning when i started my car i started to drive and the power steering was working for about 25 degrees of rotation either way i checked the fluid while it was running and it looked normal just no movement like if the pump wasnt running i turned the wheel with a higher idle and the power came back any ideas?
Feb 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You have fluid bypassing inside the rack and pion or a bad power steering pump.You will need a power steering pressure tester kit to tell which it is there pretty reasonable.Otherwise you will just be guessing.
Feb 29, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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ZELLDOG93
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is it possible that it occurred because i didnt let it warm up at normally? it hasnt happened since after i havent drove it for 3 hours
Feb 29, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You should have power steering cold or hot if it does it again then your going to have to do a pressure test.
Feb 29, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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ZELLDOG93
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ok it hasnt happened since
Mar 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Lucky you keep me posted.
Mar 7, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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ZELLDOG93
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ok will do
Mar 8, 2012 at 5:51 AM
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