The power steering Kicks off when its raining

GASPARILLAKEN

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2005 HONDA ACCORD
45,000 MILES

The power steering kicks off when its raining. We changed belts still continues to kick off, it rains a lot in Fl, need help. Thanks

Thursday, January 24th, 2013 AT 10:22 PM

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SATURNTECH9

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So does the belt slip when it rains?

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013 AT 10:35 PM

GASPARILLAKEN

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No I do not believe it does, the belt tensioner I was is good. The protective guard under the engine I was told is in good condition. I am about to the belt tensioner replaced, unless you had any other thoughts.

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013 AT 11:07 PM

SATURNTECH9

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So when it rains and you loose the power steering can you hear or see the belt slip while your turning the steering wheel?

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Friday, January 25th, 2013 AT 5:41 AM

GASPARILLAKEN

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No I do not hear the belt slip at all. Never had, but had them replaced and checked again

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Friday, January 25th, 2013 AT 11:20 AM

SATURNTECH9

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If the belt doesn't slip then that's strange you only loose power steering when it rains?When the steering is inop you will have to have a power steering tester hooked up to it. That will test pump flow pressure etc. To pin point if it's the rack pump hose etc.