1999 Pontiac Grand Am loss of power steering

Tiny
PETEYSTE
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
My power steering just went one day as I was driving
the pump is running, fluid is full but what I find strange the steering wheel will not lock when the key is out and car off this happed at the same time.
could the rack have to do with it? I don't know!
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 11:32 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have any power assist? If not, there is a steering speed sensor (which adjust the amount of PS assist you get) in the steering column. You will need to have that checked by a dealer. Also, if that isn't the problem, have the rack itself tested.
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
PETEYSTE
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How do I find out if I have power assit? I was told about that sensor before, because the steering wasn't locking when the key was out?
THANKS ALOT! Pete
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 AT 5:20 AM
Tiny
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Hi:
If you have power steering, you have it. However, it wouldn't have anything to do with the steering locking.
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 AT 7:28 AM

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