Power steering problems

Power steering: Steering assistance system that reduces the amount of strength needed to turn the steering wheel.
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Power steering problem SolvedSolved

Toyota Corolla 1991 1.6 engine 4cycl 157000 miles
When I start my car in the mornings I get this high pitch sound from the engine. I shift into drive, press the gas, or turn my steering wheel, it gets louder. After the car warms up, the sound goes away. Power steering fluid is good. Just guessing it might be my pump.
Mickey from United States 10 years ago  
MI
15 reports 
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Josh from United States 10 years ago
Tighten or replace your serpentine belt. That squeal is your belt slipping
happyDude from United States 10 years ago
I had the same problem and it got fixed after I tightened the serpentine belt, thanks Josh!
Tomo from Ireland 9 years ago
There is a noise when i turn the steering wheel from side toside its like a clunk and i only turning the slack in the wheel
Tomo from Ireland 9 years ago
When parked i turn the steering wheel from side to side and i get a clunk noise she has just about 80ooo Kilomoters done
ABediako from other 10 months ago
When I start my engine in the morning, it makes a very high pitched noise that intensifies when I shift into drive or reverse. It goes away after a minute or two
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Car has hesitation start and power steering delay

Toyota Corolla 2014 Power steering 57289 miles
One day rainy day I went to start my car and it acted as of the starter was broken. It wasn't even clicking. Then the whole car locked up. So I waited for a minute and then it started. From then a few days later it starts semi fine because I can hear a slight hesitation is the engine starting and when I go to drive the power steering does not work. I have to let the car sit after the engine starts for a couple seconds before I can drive for the power steering to kick in. What is going on. Never had any issues or accidents with this car before.
TayRow from United States 9 years ago  
TA
12 reports 
GBL_USA from United States 7 years ago
Same vehicle model and year, 64K miles, with exact same problem. Could it be electrical?
Rotex from Nigeria 5 years ago
My 2009 Corolla's electric power steering is getting stiff and p/s light indicator is on. What is the cause?
Jaffi from South Africa a year ago
Same problem I am having currently,I changed the CV joints and then the p/s light is on and steering is stiff
Neto from other 2 years ago
Revisa los bornes de la batería usualmente es un mal contacto producido por sarro a mi me paso lo mismo con mi Toyota corolla S 2015
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Changed out factory stereo and next day ABS, power steering, engine,o.

Toyota Corolla 2014  180000 miles
Changed out factory stereo and traction. Abs, power steering, engine, brake dashboard lights came on and we can’t figure out how to fix it
Kathy from United States 3 years ago  
KA
7 reports 
Adulfo from United States 8 months ago
Same issue did you ever find the issue with that?
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Why power steering pump always have issue

Toyota Corolla 2013 Why power steering pump always have issue 9073934349 miles
Why power steering pump always have issue
Ny is Sunday John Name from Nigeria a year ago  
NY

The power steering is not working the engine check light abs check lig

Toyota Corolla 2007 Automatic sedan  152235 miles
The power steering is not working the engine check light abs check light and the hand brake light turned on while driving ! I opened the fuse box underneath of the dash from driver side I noticed one of the wiring harnesses is not connected here
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Rafi from Australia 2 years ago  
RA
9 reports 

Electrical problem

Toyota Corolla 2010  20000 miles
My car suddenly turn on most of the dash lights: brake,abs, power steering, and the speedometer , temperature gauge, revolution gauge and air conditioner stop working. The vehicle was stationary when all tis problems stated start to happen.
Cekit from other 5 years ago  
CE
60 reports 
pete from Australia 4 years ago
Have you solved the problem ? I've got the same issue.
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speedometer malfunction SolvedSolved

Toyota Corolla 2009 advance 1.4 312600 miles
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Speedometer malfunction when driving ,the vehicle moving speed does not change or decrease but on the dashboard it will be on zero, next thing it reflect P/S for check power steering error. Please help?
Leaoa Poolo from South Africa 2 years ago  
LE
5 reports 
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Aazib from Pakistan 2 years ago
test the speed sensor abs sensors in the rotors. go to a mechanic and try a new speedometer on to see if its the speedo thats bad.
Leaoa Poolo from South Africa 2 years ago
I will do that mysel , thank you
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Battery Light followed by All dash lights on and loss of function

Toyota Corolla 2012 Corolla LE 265000 miles
The last couple weeks my battery light will flicker for a moment then come on solid followed by all the dash lights and the loss of function in the speedometer. The brights come on and power steering goes off along with traction control. When this happens I pull over and turn the car off, restarting after a minute or so. This clears all of the dash lights and restores function but leaves the check engine light on and the "trac off" light next to it. The code it throws is a p0500 which is for "Vehicle Speed Sensor". I replaced the alternator a couple months ago, the battery last week, the serpe… Read complete
Tony T. from United States a year ago  
TO
5 reports 
sebastian from United States 4 months ago
Did you ever find the issue? im having the same problem i currently have a high output alternator, almost a year old and its been working fine ever since like last month, im having the same issue and the same engine code, same everything.
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Fuses problem

Toyota Corolla 2009 LE, 1.8L 145000 miles
For more than one year i have a 2009 toyota corolla LE 1.8L (built in usa) and for the same time it has the same prblem with the fuse # 15 (seat heater) in the fuse box located in the front of the driver seat, under the dashboard, left side. This car runs very well but frequently this fuse blows, as the result of this stop work power steering, A/C, Radio, power windows and more, even the alternator stops charge battery, you can't see how many miles you are driving, directional lights stops work, the emergency lights work good, if you put the car in "P" (parking) to put it back to "D" (driving)… Read complete
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Jorge Cruz from United States 4 years ago  
JO
10 reports 
Jays son from United States a year ago
Could be a wire harness issue that's blowing the fuse and might explain all the different electrical issues.
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Stumped on this issue

Toyota Corolla 2009 1.8  1800000 miles
Car run fantastic. Out of no where, all dash warning lights are on. ABS, Brake, power steering, airbag, Speedometer and OBD port won’t work.
I have changed every fuse. I have changed relays,
I have unplugged the ABS module and tested the OBD port still no communication. The port actually has power but no communication.

I changed the steering angle sensor and clock spring. I cannot calibrate them because the OBD port will not communicate in my tablet cannot calibrate it. I’m freaking stuck. What the hell do I do? How do I get my OBD port to work?
LJChick from United States 2 months ago  
LJ
3 reports 

I have issue with my A/C

Toyota Corolla 2001  160000 miles
When i switch on my ac,it works well only if i drive straightforward, but if i try to turn the steering it makes noise at the power steering. How to solve?
Azad from Mauritius 2 months ago  
AZ

All the lite on the dash or on

Toyota Corolla 2011 S 184845 miles
My windows do not work I check all fuses my power steering dose not work
Toyota Corolla s 2011 from United States 9 months ago  
TO

Power stearing,can't it out of gear...

Toyota Corolla 2013  100000 miles
My 2013 Corolla s has power steering light on, also no power to odb outlet. No power to radio either and no power to heating and ac. Can’t shift it out of gear either. I checked all fuses already
aTTILA from Canada 2 years ago  
AT
1 report 

Electric steering cuts out

Toyota Corolla 2010 LE 88500 miles
Electric power steering cuts out when trying to park or turning at low, slow speed so far
Donwon from United States 3 years ago  
DO
2 reports 

Electrical Fault in my car

Toyota Corolla 2012 Saloon 141203 miles
My car suddenly turn on most of the dash lights: brake,abs, power steering, and the speedometer , temperature gauge, revolution gauge and air conditioner stop working. The vehicle was stationary when all tis problems stated start to happen.
Isaac from Nigeria 4 years ago  
IS
7 reports 

Batery change

Toyota Corolla 2014 Sedan  40000 miles
I Le ft my lights on killed my battery it was the factory battery still so I just went and bought a new one. Installed it. Car starts and idles fine but car won't accelerate won't come out of park. Electric Power steering warning light is on and the malfunction indicator lamp is on. Only option is to get it towed to mechanic lots of $ just had it serviced. Would there be a simple fix.
Samrich from Australia 9 years ago  
SA
3 reports 
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