2004 Mazda 323 power steering

2004 MAZDA 323

37,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

DRPR1

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I recently purchased this Mazda from a private party. Today I stopped for lunch and after I started the car and immediately had no power steering. The fluid level is fine, no leaks, belts are fine. What steps should I take to diagnose? Any best guesses?

Thanks

Dec 23, 2007 at 10:44 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

You will have to have the pump pressure tested. That's a bit tricky on car, but it can be done, if pump pressure is ok, the steering rack will be a fault, i would be thinking a failed pump is your problem.

Mark (mhpautos)

Dec 24, 2007 at 12:22 AM