Strange problem: loss of power and steering locks
04-12-2005, 09:27 PM
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Strange problem: loss of power and steering locks
This doesnt happen to me often, but it has happened about 3 times in the past few weeks. Occassionally when I start the car, I will pull out of a spot im in, and as i turn after that the steering wheel basically locks and the car like cuts out. The power is still on, but it's almost like the car stalled - i need to turn the car off and then back on to gain control again. I have no idea what causes it or what it could be, but i have had it happen in the past where if i turn very sharply and slowly the car will cut out/stall. Any ideas where to look?
04-12-2005, 09:52 PM
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If you mean the steering wheel locks up as in when the key is removed you need to pull the ignition switch tumblers and stuff out and inspect/clean. You just might be going around a corner and have it lock up.
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