Q: New power steering pump & high presser hose, but power steering goes out when turning at low speeds. What could be the problem?
I have a new power steering pump, and have replaced the high pressure steering hose due to leaking, however the power steering seems not to work when I slow down to make a turn. What would cause this? Could it be a bad switch?
My car has 190000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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