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Hey there folks,
Okay, winter, and these arctic blasts are wreaking havoc on alot of things.
I have a coworker who's battery died recently, but after it was replaced, she then found that her power steering didn't want to work. She has a 2006 Chevy Malibu that apparently has electric assist steering vs. hydraulic. But we've also had temps well below freezing, like in the 20's....that's quite cold for Southeast Virginia.
I did a quick "net" google search, and saw some posts from folks with Chevy Trucks that were only a couple of years old, and were reporting problems with their steering not working in very cold temps also.
SO...anybody know whether this type of steering is faulty in extreme cold temps, or are these just symptoms of a failing electric power assist motor??
Also, how hard is it to replace these motors IF it does need repairs/replacement?
T.C.
Okay, winter, and these arctic blasts are wreaking havoc on alot of things.
I have a coworker who's battery died recently, but after it was replaced, she then found that her power steering didn't want to work. She has a 2006 Chevy Malibu that apparently has electric assist steering vs. hydraulic. But we've also had temps well below freezing, like in the 20's....that's quite cold for Southeast Virginia.
I did a quick "net" google search, and saw some posts from folks with Chevy Trucks that were only a couple of years old, and were reporting problems with their steering not working in very cold temps also.
SO...anybody know whether this type of steering is faulty in extreme cold temps, or are these just symptoms of a failing electric power assist motor??
Also, how hard is it to replace these motors IF it does need repairs/replacement?
T.C.