1999 Buick Regal No Left Power Steering

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I have a 1999 Buick Regal with 97,000 miles. I have no power steering when turning to the left, turning to the right is fine. The problem started yesterday with no previous symptoms. The fluid was low, but filling it to the proper level did not help. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Apr 1, 2006 at 1:33 AM
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You probably have a bad rack and pinion. Check the fluid color and see if has turned a gun metal gray. It is a typical problem for that model and year with a few miles on it. It is probably worse when it's cold. Don't drive the vehicle as the steering may lock then there will be BIG trouble. Good luck
Apr 1, 2006 at 3:33 AM
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Check whether the power steering fluid has turned gunmetal gray. A failed rack and pinion is the likely cause; do not drive the vehicle because the steering may lock.

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Owner of a 1999 Buick Regal with 97,000 miles reports a sudden loss of power steering when turning left, while right turns remain normal. The fluid was low, but filling it did not help. The expert says a bad rack and pinion is typical for this model and year, advises checking for gunmetal-gray fluid, notes it may be worse when cold, and warns not to drive because the steering could lock.

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