Jon777

first of all, just to make sure, does a 97 honda civic cx hatchback have power steering? im pretty sure mine had it at first then slowly, it felt like the power steering was disappearing...now it's like manual steering. my friend thinks it might just be the fluid that needs replacing, he's saying that if it's the belt, we would have heard it...im trying to locate where the reservoir is so i can try to change it...ive tried searching here but no luck...

any tips, DIY's on this? i'd appreciate any help...

thanks...

b16_sol_707

it should be on the driver side in front of the strut tower should have a red cap, and there should be a pump mounted on the block right next to it. But I'm pretty sure the cx doesn't have it.

trustdestruction

Pretty sure that you don't have it.

Former User

I think Trust is right. Check whether your front tire pressure is low.

Jon777

thanks...yeah upon closer inspection, i dont think i found a reservoir for PS fluid...so i probably dont have it...actually, i have a 98 dx ek too, lol i should've checked that to see the difference...ill do it tomorrow...

fastrxu

dx I'm sure came as an option from the dealer

cx I'm not to sure but they're the base model so...

redlinetuning

96-98 CX did not have: AC, PS, rear hatch wiper
DX did have AC, PS, and rear hatch wiper. Mine actually came with an optional HOP alarm and cd/cassette player.

Neither had power windows or power locks.

Pothole987

Wierd? theres one sitting in my shop that has PS... (canadian CX though) its a 96.

Pothole987

anyways i outlined what you should be looking for here: (even though its an 'eg' the locations are still in the same place.)

Jon777

hmm...interesting, my 97 cx is canadian...

Jon777

yep, no such thing in mine...thanks...

Jon777

my dx doesn't have ac tho