# Power steering cut out during a U-turn! **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [July 6, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462 "2007-07-06T18:27:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/1 "2007-07-06T18:27:15Z")
(1993 hatch with Hicas) So I was doing a U-turn today and suddenly the steering got real stiff… It seemed like there was no power steering for a moment halfway through the turn (a little stiffer), but then at the end of the turn it felt as though the steering was trying to seize altogether! I actually had to check to see if the car had shut off or something (it hadn’t)! Then it came right back and worked fine as I finished the turn, went away for another moment (slightly stiff) and then returned to normal again. I carefully drove home and it never gave me a problem the rest of the way. Looked it over here and can’t find any leaks (although a lot is covered with the rustproofing oil spray) and the belts appear tensioned and happy. Maybe the power steering pump is starting to go? Thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Lith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/fbc32d/32.png) [@Lith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lith)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2007, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/2 "2007-07-06T19:21:56Z")
try making another U turn and see what happens. btw, if the power steering pump is on it’s way out, it’s not cheap to replace from nissan… I think they quoted me 650 bucks, lol ---
**Author:** ![240newbie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/240newbie/32/5487_2.png) [@240newbie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240newbie)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2007, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/3 "2007-07-06T20:12:13Z")
I know this sounds really basic and stupid but i have to ask… Have you checked your Power steering fluid level? and have you ever changed it? the reason being that i had similar problems when i was leaking fluid and it got really low. Try turning your wheel lock to lock at a stand still but with the engine running do you get the same feeling as when you where making the u-turn? I hope that helps and if not post the results… ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2007, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/4 "2007-07-06T21:01:54Z")
Sorry, I forgot to add the fluid is fresh, full and happy - flushed within about 6 months. Just went out and the car was fine going lock to lock on the driveway…hmm. Maybe this was a one-time thing but I guess perhaps this needs more driving and a closer look. Thanks for the help…other ideas welcome. ---
**Author:** ![flyingchicken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ac91a4/32.png) [@flyingchicken](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyingchicken)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2007, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/5 "2007-07-06T23:54:45Z")
steerin rack startin to seize? ---
**Author:** ![Keez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/keez/32/5570_2.png) [@Keez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Keez)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2007, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/6 "2007-07-07T00:45:47Z")
during a swap on my friends car we pinched one of the small hardlines for the poweresteering and now every now and again his steering gets stiff. mabye you hit it? ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2007, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/7 "2007-07-07T01:34:39Z")
Good ideas! Noted. ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2007, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-steering-cut-out-during-a-u-turn/107462/8 "2007-07-08T00:13:23Z")
Just cruised and U-turned around town for over 30 mins problem-free…interesting…