EK k kay

After a cold start if I turn my steering wheel the idle dips real low and sounds like it's just about to shut off. If I drive it away while still cold and make a turn and get off the throttle the idle dips low too and sometimes the car shuts off. If the car shuts off and I start it back up and drive away it makes a real annoying squeel from what I think is the power steering belt because the squeel changes pitch when I turn the wheel. This lasts for probably 5 to 10 seconds and then it goes away. I warm my car up a minimum of 20 seconds, but usually I wait much longer than that. Is it normal for my car to do this? I have a 99 DX with a mini-me swap and power steering.

eK9aT10pSi

are you getting any codes? idle screw set to spec?

EK k kay

My idle is fine. No codes or anything. It only happens when the car is cold. Once the temp gauge starts moving up it doesn't happen anymore.

BrokeAssWhiteboy

i wouldn't reccomend driving until your engine is warmed up anyways, especially in the winter time

EK k kay

My car takes 5+ minutes to fully warm up if I just let it sit. The car warms up quicker while driving anyway and I don't take it above 2.5k while it's warming up.

BrokeAssWhiteboy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chowmien &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My car takes 5+ minutes to fully warm up if I just let it sit. The car warms up quicker while driving anyway and I don't take it above 2.5k while it's warming up.</TD></TR></TABLE>i wish mine warmed that quick, it takes 15+ minutes for it to come up to temp, on cold mornings i go start it before i get in the shower that way it has plenty of time to warm up, i'm just being extra cautios though the engine only has 2700 miles on it

EK k kay

anyone else

McNizzle

check the Fast idle thermo valve underneath the throttle body

EK k kay

I don't think my car has a fast idle thermo valve. I'm runnng a 99 y8 intake manifold with throttle body.

EK k kay

Ok let me try to explain again. I start my car cold and the motor isn't at operating temp yet so I back out of my driveway and turn the steering wheel. The idle instantly drops real low (100-200 rpms) if I'm just letting the car roll without my foot on the throttle. Sometimes the battery light goes on and the car is about to die, but the light goes off and the motor is running fine. It doesn't happen by itself. It happens when I turn the steering wheel while the car is cold.

f1z1c

No its not normal, as your car should operate normally cold. It could be the power steering pump/pully/belt is off-center or stuck, and loading the engine crank.

crzyfool24

Check your bolts - Something could be too tight on your P/S and causing tension on the engine. Hope that helps cuz thats all I can think of...

boostedbseries2000

i agree

megaman096

I also have a the same noise in cold weather too even without turning the wheel. Mine sounds a little bit worse than his problems, my idle doesnt drop as low but it does drop somewhat. what should I go about check as far as tension. Loosen the pulley, what should I do exactly. The colder it is outsid the louder the noise. Also me and my friend changed the fluid and it doesnt *seem* quite as bad. Also it happened 2 weeks after my rack and pinion was replaced. Any help would be appreciated.

EK k kay

Alright thanks for the help. I'm gonna loosen the bolts and tighten them again tomorrow.