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Plews & Edelmann Introduces 49 New Power Steering Hoses

Plews, Inc., dba Plews & Edelmann recently introduced 49 new power steering hoses to its category of power steering hoses and repair kits. These new power steering hoses bring coverage to an additional nine million registered vehicles on the road today.

Tech Tip: BMW Electric Power Steering Is Not Working Properly

The customer may complain that the electric power steering is not working properly. This may be caused by defective electric motor power steering (emps), blown fuse or damaged wiring harness.

AMSOIL Announces Reformulated Synthetic Power Steering Fluid

AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid has been reformulated to meet the growing demands of newer vehicles. The upgraded formula provides better wear protection and improved cold weather performance and meets more OEM specifications.

Tech Tip: In-Line Power Steering Filter

Particles not removed during the flushing process or particles
from everyday wear of components and hoses cause valves to stick and block fluid flow. When replacing any power steering component, always flush the entire system and then install an in-line filter.

Tech Tip: Remote Power Steering Pump Reservoirs

This Tech Tip covers power steering-equipped vehicles with a remote mounted pump reservoir. Technicians may find that the replacement power steering pump produces no pressure, pump is noisy or fluid over-flows after shutdown. This may be caused by restricted flow out of reservoir or an air-bound system due to a restriction in the system.

Tech Tip: 10 Steps to Trouble-Shoot Power Steering Pumps

What are the things that must be done to ensure successful diagnosis, installation and testing of a replacement power
steering pump? The following 10 questions outline the most common causes of failure, trouble-shooting suggestions,
diagnostic tips, and proven installation procedures and practices.

GM Tech Tip: Electric Power Steering Hard to Turn

The power steering inoperative or hard to turn. The vehicle will also have a “Power Steering Message Displayed” on DIC and codes C0176, C0475, C0476, C0550, U2105 or U2107 set. The following diagnostics might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits these condition(s)

Tech Tip: Hyundai Power Steering Pump Whining Noise

Before replacing a power steering oil pump on a 2003 Accent for a “whining” noise condition, check the oil pump reservoir filter screen for contamination. If the filter screen at the bottom of the oil pump reservoir is clogged, it may cause the pump to aerate and produce a “whining” noise.

Installation Errors Increase Risk of Power Steering Pump Returns

Replacing a power steering pump is a fairly simple job on most vehicles. But if the installation is not done correctly, it may result in noisy operation, reduced power assist or no power assist at all, according to Mike Simon of Ixetic, a manufacturer of power steering pumps.

Tech Feature: Go Back to the Basics to Solve Power Steering Pump Issues

We often take the commonplace power steering pump for granted until the driver begins to notice a lack of power assist during parking or the pump itself begins to develop an irritating growling or whining noise. Although installing a new or remanufactured replacement pump usually remedies the majority of power assist and noise complaints, a technician may still encounter a few of these complaints that appear to have no outward cause.

Tech Tip: Subaru Power Steering Groan/Vibration

A customer with a 2000-’02 Legacy sedan, wagon or Outback with a 2.5L engine may complain of an abnormal noise (groan) coming from the power steering pump and/or slight vibration in the steering wheel when turning at very low speeds. The new style hose assembly was used in production starting in ….

Tech Tip: Volvo Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Leak

Under certain conditions, the power steering may leak fluid at the reservoir suction hose connection. An improved suction hose was introduced into production in December 2004. If there is leakage at the reservoir/suction hose connection on the vehicles listed in this Tech Tip, replace only the suction hose and clamps, according to ….