Power steering

2003 BUICK CENTURY
200,000 MILES
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TAVIA ALLEN
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Hard to turn left and right. It has fluid and makes a little noise.
Feb 12, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If the noise is there when you start to turn, probably is a faulty pump.
Feb 13, 2018 at 4:31 AM
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TAVIA ALLEN
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It does not make noise continuously. It is hard to turn left and right.
Feb 13, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would get a pump line pressure test done to prove pump condition first. if faulty replace, if okay rack will be faulty.
Feb 13, 2018 at 10:43 PM
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