Power steering doesnt work while idleing

[ShadowRejects]

My power steering doesnt work while at a stop or anything but when i get to about 10-15 mph it works just fine. Drained the fluid and changed it but still no luck. Could my steering pump be shot?

 

[slippy3002]

Did you bleed it?

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[jdyates]

The pump is probably going out. Once you start rolling you wont really be able to tell because power steering is really only noticeable when you're not stopped or BARELY moving.

 

[aarolar]

The pump is probably going out. Once you start rolling you wont really be able to tell because power steering is really only noticeable when you're not stopped or BARELY moving.

I agree plus if it's going out it won't put out much flow at low RPMs but when you start spinning it faster it'll overcome it's lost tolerances.

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

When making a tight turn like parking and whatnot, kick it into neutral and feather the throttle while turning the wheel. Works great turning around on trails and in tight parking situation. Especially with big asss tires...

 

[jdyates]

When making a tight turn like parking and whatnot, kick it into neutral and feather the throttle while turning the wheel. Works great turning around on trails and in tight parking situation. Especially with big asss tires...

I never thought about that. Noted because my pump is getting a little weak as well!

 

[JJHUSSY]

Is it whining or making any other noise? You sure its working and not just easier because of momentum? Sounds like a pump to me :S

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

I never thought about that. Noted because my pump is getting a little weak as well!

All the newer 6.0 trucks we had at work had failing pumps. gm...

I picked up on it after a few minutes of driving.

 

[ShadowRejects]

you guys are right. higher RPM's = easier turns. any advice on what to replace?

 

[jdyates]

The pump. Lol.