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#147 of 171 Re: Power Steering Noises [basline11] by sbradshaw Aug 17, 2009 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: basline11 (Aug 17, 2009 5:17 am) I replaced the power steering pump twice on my 2001 G Caravan Sport. It made even more noise, wheel started ramdomly sticking, then finally froze. I replaced the rack and pinion. It was only quiet for about 3 months. When the weather heated up it got louder. I bought a used/rebuilt r&p from Advance Auto so It may have been a faulty one but it had a lifetime warranty so they will exhange it. I can't help but think there is something else the 3 mechanics that did the work is missing that is causing it besides the r&p and/or pump. Please post your fix. I'll try it too. Replies to this message: xwesx (Aug 18, 2009 1:50 pm)
#148 of 171 Re: Power Steering Noises [sbradshaw] by xwesx Aug 18, 2009 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: sbradshaw (Aug 17, 2009 4:33 pm) What about the reservoir? I have heard that there is a filter at the base of them that can clog, causing poor fluid circulation that can starve the pump and cause the whine....
#149 of 171 Re: Power Steering Problem - DGC 2003 [dodgeman7] by ironcity1 Sep 03, 2009 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: dodgeman7 (Nov 08, 2008 9:58 pm) Dodgeman thans for all the advice. Plan on getting a new PS Res. this weekend. Got another question. My check engine light is on and got the code P1494 (Leak detection pump switch or mechanical failure).. Do you happen to know where the pump is located? I have a 2001 DGC. Thanks, Bill Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Oct 26, 2009 10:41 am)
#150 of 171 Re: 05 DGC [fowellmw] by backyardmech74 Sep 17, 2009 (12:08 am)
Replying to: fowellmw (Jan 09, 2009 7:45 pm) could be that your cooler is getting plugged and causing alot of backpressure u might want to bypass it or replace it
#151 of 171 thanks by backyardmech74 Sep 17, 2009 (12:23 am)
thanks to everyone on here. I went to dodge to order a new reservior and they did not have a part # for it so I came home and went back to this sight and got the part # for them but by that time they had found it. It is listed under hoses. I was prepared to change the pump and rack and pinion. But luckily I stumbled onto this website(thanks to google) and changed the reservior ,fixed a few problems. thanks again all
#152 of 171 Re:Power Steering Noises by jpor1018 Sep 21, 2009 (2:29 pm)
Thanks to everyone who wrote in.My 2003 GC with 91000 miles was driving me crazy with its whinning.Since it was sunday and this seems to be a dealer part only all I did was remove the reservior and soaked it with degreaser in hot water flushed and reverse flushed it several times then dried it out Its been two days and all is quiet. Hope this helps
#153 of 171 Back hoe help by tomg4 Sep 26, 2009 (4:54 pm)
Hey all thanks to the info on this forum I replaced the reservoir on my 2005 T&C 3.8L.   As others have mentioned, the rear (large) hose was a pain in the butt.   Since I was having trouble I unhooked everything (top bolts, back bolt, small hose, so I could twist the reservoir and the hose in opposite directions...still no luck.   mine was frozen until I spritzed some WD40 around the seam at the end of the hose where it butted up against the reservoir. Then I sipped on a beer for 2 mins, and after light-medium twisting, it broke free. Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Oct 26, 2009 10:55 am)
#154 of 171 2001 DGC w/ 118,000 miles stering sticks by tazz24b Oct 15, 2009 (5:31 am)
My Dodge Grand Caravan with 118,000 miles, the steering will stick at times then come back. At first I thought it was the R & P, but the people at steer & gear tell me that is not a R & P symptom. I am iin the process of changing the rear heater hoses and tubes, any input would be greatly appreciated
#155 of 171 Re: Dealer says problem can't be fixed. [kcarroll007] by foonman50 Oct 16, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: kcarroll007 (Sep 23, 2008 6:39 am) I had the same whining and groaning sound on my 2002 voyager. The shop said they needed to flush the power steering system and replace the fluid. That made it worse. I made them aware of the reservoir problem as they were not aware of that fix. I asked them to put a new reservoir in and they did bingo problem solved. They were glad to find out the fix for that problem. I am very lucky to have a really honest and upright shop. One of their mechanics thought about it and agreed it was causing cavitation of fluid.
#156 of 171 2006 grand caravan by jayjay14 Oct 22, 2009 (12:57 pm)
we have had a whistling/whining noise in the steering when stopped after traveling 60 miles or so at highway speed. Has Dodge had a problem with the rack and pinion? Replies to this message: sbradshaw (Oct 22, 2009 4:39 pm) xwesx (Oct 23, 2009 8:42 am) sbradshaw (Oct 27, 2009 4:03 pm) and 2 more... akindy (Oct 26, 2009 9:39 am) dodgeman7 (Oct 26, 2009 10:30 am) srs_49 (Oct 26, 2009 11:28 am)

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