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171 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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Replying to: fearlesslady (Nov 01, 2008 8:35 am)
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Replying to: jimmymac15 (Nov 02, 2008 6:03 am) I sent a of letter to Dodge about this common problem about a month ago and no response yet. Maybe we all should get a petition going for a recall on this so everybody gets some money back or get theirs fixed. 
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Replying to: dodgeman7 (Nov 04, 2008 7:09 am) Thanks!
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Replying to: traderumors (Nov 08, 2008 2:08 pm) The system should bleed itself and remove the air from the lines. You still might have small air bubbles inside the lines but after a drive or two, they will go away. If not you need to check for leaks. Did you tighten all hoses correctly? If it leaks or draws in air, you might need to replace the clamps that hold the hoses or check if the hoses are bad. Good luck and let me know what happens.
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Replying to: dodgeman7 (Nov 04, 2008 7:09 am) Thanks everyone, this message thread saved me about $800 as the mechanic wanted to switch out the rack, he said $800 was a great deal.... |
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| Just wanted to add a +1 to this topic. Had a nasty whine in my power steering system that had been gradually getting worse. I was getting ready to bring it in to have the system looked at when I stumbled on this forum. I went and bought the part this morning for $30. It took me about 45minutes total to replace the reservoir and get the system back up to the proper level. The hardest part of the job for me was getting the hose off of the back of the reservoir. That probably took me a good 20 miuntes out of the 45 for the whole job. I am glad to report that as with the others that have already posted my whine is now completely gone. Now I just need to replace my idler pully and all will be well for now. | |
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Replying to: walleyecrazy (Nov 25, 2008 4:40 pm) One day I'll go back and replace that hose because it should never be that way. The chemistry between the two components do not mix well I guess.
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Replying to: dodgeman7 (Nov 25, 2008 5:15 pm)
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Replying to: wormshaw (Nov 25, 2008 7:08 pm) Good luck and let me know if the noise goes away. 
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| I have an 03 Grand Caravan (96K miles) and the steering has just recently started having issues (two). At startup, the power steering does not work until it warms up. At all times, when you start to turn the wheel in either direction, the steering wheel will turn, but not the wheels. Then, a cracking noise occurs and the wheels finish their travel normally until turned the other way and the same thing. Basically, there seems to be some slop in the steering and a cracking noise occurs when the wheels start to turn and catch up with the steering wheel. I took it to a local mechanic and they couldn't find anything at first. They then said it was the column that was making the noise and that it was only a nuissance noise. Any ideas? | |
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