Steering Issue.

[MelectroK]

I have an issue with my steering where when I make a rolling turn its like the power steering is binding. I only notice this when Im up to speed then I slow down to about 20 - 25 to make a turn at an intersection. It dont matter if it is left or right, it feels that im forcing the wheels to turn not the power steering. If I slow down even more like to 10-15 seems to turn just fine. Same if I stop at the intersection like if its a stop sign.

From what I gather from other posts is these cars are known for rack and pinion problems. I also find posts that could explain it as a subframe issue. I also had a thought that the VAPS my not be trigging and turning the power up when I slow down till it goes to the next step at the slower yet speed.

Does anyone know how I can figure out what of these problems or others I might have? Or does anyone no right off hand from experence what could be causing this?

Thanks

 

[Redskull]

vehicle speed sensor could be faulty, not sending the new speed to the VAPS in time for the turn. Cheaper to replace than a new rack.

 

[N3FOL]

Re: Steering Issue

Check the most obvious first, which would be the power steering reservior. You might just be low on power steering.

 

[MelectroK]

Power fluid is full. Did the flush 2 summers ago. What other symtoms would a vss have on the car?

 

[tominos]

if its an automatic, faulty vss could cause it to shift hard. have you checked for codes? on an mtx, car could cut out at speed.

 

[tominos]

my power steering does something like that too. when i take a turn at speed, the steering cycles between high and low power wiggling the wheel back and forth. also sometimes when parking, the steering gets tight like its on the freeway.