BC56
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Several times in the last year I have lost power steering. Each time this has happened, it was immediately after the engine revs higher than typical. (Once after I downshifted the auto trans to hold it back down a long hill, a couple of times after accelerating to enter a highway.) So far it just comes back by itself in a while, or the next day after sitting over night. Several days ago, my daughter (learning to drive) started the engine with her foot heavy on the gas pedal. It immediately rev’d to maybe 3000 rpm and again lost the power steering. It sat for two days before the power steering “came back”. I have replaced several power steering pumps on other vehicles – but when they fail, they have always made “funny noises” first so I knew I had a problem. With this, there has never been any noise at any time. I don’t want to change a pump unless I know that’s really the problem. Could there be like a valve sticking somewhere in the steering system? Fluid level is good, and fluid looks clean – should I try to change it first? (Consulted the local Jeep Dealership. Their advice: “2002 is getting kind of old; we can put you into something new…”)
My Liberty Sport has 75,000 miles on it. I have owned it for the last year and put about 12,000 miles on it in that time. Prior to that, it was well cared for, and not used heavily. Any ideas/advice appreciated!
My Liberty Sport has 75,000 miles on it. I have owned it for the last year and put about 12,000 miles on it in that time. Prior to that, it was well cared for, and not used heavily. Any ideas/advice appreciated!