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2000 civic power steering noise twitchy wheel at cold start

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Old 10-11-2012, 09:33 AM
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Default 2000 civic power steering noise twitchy wheel at cold start

when i start my car when its cold and try to turn the wheel its very twitchy and squeals very loud only when cold at a stop.. any ideas
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check your fluid levels. could prob use a good fluid change
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the fluid seems fine.. i changed all the belts they feel pretty tight.. its only when its cold and im not moving and turn the wheel
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Default Re: 2000 civic power steering noise twitchy wheel at cold start

Power steering kicks in only when turning - check
At a stop vs. moving puts more strain on the system - check
Belts tight - double check (in other words... Did you put the right belt on? Too tight can be bad too)

Change the fluid. A whole container maybe costs $5 for ps fluid
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