PT Power Steering

Am I the only one that has had power steering problems with the PT
Cruiser? I have searched this newsgroup and other PT places and have
found no other mention of such.

Mine, on a 2000 model with 56000 miles went out on a 800 mile trip
over Christmas. All of a sudden it was REAL hard to steer. The fluid
level and belt were fine so I drove it on home struggling except when
up to interstate speed when it was fine. I got it back from the mechanic
today, who replaced the pump, for $415, saying it had no pressure. I
was just wondering, am I unique or have others had this problem and
just not said anything?

.....Fred

 

041229 1425 - Fred Martin posted:

I have a 2001 LE PT with 51K miles and have had no problem with the power
steering...

 

At about 40,000 miles mine started making noise. The system was flushed and
the noise went away. Early PT's did report some early failures with this
part. Did you take it to a dealer, did you ask if they had a program to
cover this part?

Richard.

 

I read something, or saw it on Tele. that there is a recall related to
power steering on PT Cruisers. Might want to check into it..
Here's a link I found.
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8441

$.02

 

I have not had to replace a P/S pump on one of those yet, nor is there a
problem with them, I have flushed alot of them due to Power steering groan
noise in the morning when its cold.
Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

My 2001 PT (Delivered in June of 2000) has the early morning groan issue
when the weather is cold. Does the flush generally clear this up? Is the
idea like bleeding brake lines, to remove trapped air?

My PT has exhibited one other odd behavior; about 18 months ago, it started
leaking fluid from somewhere (I could see the puddles and had to top off the
pump). I was travelling a lot and didn't get around to calling the dealer
for an appointment to look at right away. After topping it off twice, it
quit leaking and the problem hasn't returned yet - seems odd, but who knows
what they might put in the PS fluid sold at Wal-Mart, maybe something to
swell rubber.


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Well if it were low you would get a noise from the pump, if it is full and
groans in the morning cold flush the system with MS9602 p/s fluid or ATF4

 

Early 2001 Cruisers did experience early failure of this part. Did you talk
to a Chrysler dealer about this yet?

My 2001 started to make noise and the dealer did a flush and fill and it has
been quiet ever since.

Richard.

 

there is a recall on the hi pressure side power steering line rubbing the
diff,. cover and leaking

 

The recall applies only to vehicles equipped with the 2.4l, non turbo engine
and automatic transmissions built through april 26 2004 MDH 042613 For all
that are interested