help me with my camry :(

a1ex · 12-09-2005, 05:59 AM

hey, guys. I'm looking for an opinion on what could be the problem with my toyota camry. It's a 96 4cyl model with low miles (68k). On cold mornings, the power steering squeeks and the wheel is difficult to turn. I checked the fluid level and it's normal; there aren't any leaks, either; the belt is in good shape.

is it a bad pump? something with the steering rack? please help

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sdogg3kgt · 12-09-2005, 06:00 AM

Bad pump

sdogg3kgt · 12-09-2005, 06:01 AM

that is if there are absolutely no leaks

a1ex · 12-09-2005, 06:03 AM

how can i really check for leaks?

chri3 · 12-09-2005, 06:32 AM

Are you kidding?

Look for residue, drips. Then check the level periodically....or you could just replace the pump/

avk · 12-09-2005, 08:18 AM

There's a condition called "morning sickness", it's caused by internal leaks resulting from wear that go away at warm-up. Can't tell for sure if that's really the problem. You can start with replacing the fluid, maybe adding some seal conditioner and see if it changes anything.

Buckeye Kid · 12-09-2005, 10:24 AM

Maybe it's the power steering pump. Also may be the steering rack. I'd recommend checking your blinker and turbo fluid.

Check this thread for more information.

runnah · 12-09-2005, 10:26 AM

Mittens and earmuffs.

BhamRoadrunner · 12-09-2005, 10:33 AM

Kittens and handcuffs.

boxxxer · 12-09-2005, 12:47 PM

Squeaks = Loose belt. Internal wear would make a grinding / burbling noise if anything. If it's squeaking then it's the belt slipping.

When was the last time the belt was replaced? If the face that contacts the pully is shiny then the belt is done even though it may not be cracked or show any other signs of wear.

Impresario · 12-09-2005, 02:05 PM

check if the belt is loose/stretched.

HOV · 12-09-2005, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BhamRoadrunner

Kittens and handcuffs.

Bitemarks and donghuffs

volume311 · 12-09-2005, 02:20 PM

COld morning = steering fluid that thickens up and doesn't want to flow smoothly. Change to synthetic steering fluid*

*talk to a professional before doing this

stuttgart · 12-09-2005, 03:02 PM

let me go ahead and bandwagon on this post. I have a '91 camry and for some reason when I go through a big puddle or something my power steering will go out for a second, usually when i'm making a turn onto another street. whats the deal?

finnRex · 12-09-2005, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuttgart

let me go ahead and bandwagon on this post. I have a '91 camry and for some reason when I go through a big puddle or something my power steering will go out for a second, usually when i'm making a turn onto another street. whats the deal?

Belt slips, causing loss of power steering for a few seconds. When the belt dries back up, it gains power 'cuz belt no slippy any more.

Mika

bluesunlion · 12-09-2005, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finnRex

Belt slips, causing loss of power steering for a few seconds. When the belt dries back up, it gains power 'cuz belt no slippy any more.

Mika

Ditto

STimpede · 12-09-2005, 05:17 PM

Hey there

I have a '95 (gen 3) camry and I've got that same problem. I can guarentee you it's probably a minor leak and you've been leaking tiny amounts of fluid, just never knew it. the little meter thing on the side of the fluid can is never readable so you have to read it looking into the can with the cap off.

Replacing the hosing and pump would've cost waaaay too much for me so I just got myself a 3 dollar quart of power steering fluid and every time i hear it (not very often) i just add a few tablespoons and problemo = solved.

Let's compare:

1) set of hosing
2) steering pump
---------------------
$ Assload.00

as opposed to

1) 1 quart of power steering fluid
--------------------
$3.16 at Kragen

If that doesnt work then I guess you just wasted 3 dollars but worth a shot I would think.

Buckeye Kid · 12-09-2005, 05:25 PM

That is an awesomely ghetto way to fix a POS car.

Thread title: Got a flat tire, how to fix!

Poster: A tire costs way too much money for a 1995 Camry. I have a slow leak caused by a nail years ago I never bothered to pull out. I simply pull up to BP once a week and fill my slowly leaking tire everytime it looks low.

Problem solved!

Sephro · 12-09-2005, 05:27 PM

Change the fluid...

Buckeye Kid · 12-09-2005, 05:27 PM

I know some of you guys are poor but come on, making sure your 3500 lb death machine is operating correctly may need to be a bigger priority in your life than it currently is.

Briman2021 · 12-09-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Kid

That is an awesomely ghetto way to fix a POS car.

Thread title: Got a flat tire, how to fix!

Poster: A tire costs way too much money for a 1995 Camry. I have a slow leak caused by a nail years ago I never bothered to pull out. I simply pull up to BP once a week and fill my slowly leaking tire everytime it looks low.

Problem solved!

I did that for 2 months last summer, it works.

Buckeye Kid · 12-09-2005, 05:53 PM

Hey I'm not saying it's right or wrong, just ghetto.

Quote:

I know some of you guys are poor but come on, making sure your 3500 lb death machine is operating correctly may need to be a bigger priority in your life than it currently is.

Oh, wait, I am saying it's wrong. My bad.

Fix yer junk before it collides with me!

12-09-2005, 05:59 AM	#1
a1ex Scooby Newbie Member#: 73714 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phila, PA Vehicle: 2003 Impreza WRX Sedona Red	help me with my camry :( hey, guys. I'm looking for an opinion on what could be the problem with my toyota camry. It's a 96 4cyl model with low miles (68k). On cold mornings, the power steering squeeks and the wheel is difficult to turn. I checked the fluid level and it's normal; there aren't any leaks, either; the belt is in good shape. is it a bad pump? something with the steering rack? please help * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-09-2005, 05:17 PM	#17
STimpede Scooby Newbie Member#: 100603 Join Date: Nov 2005	leak Hey there I have a '95 (gen 3) camry and I've got that same problem. I can guarentee you it's probably a minor leak and you've been leaking tiny amounts of fluid, just never knew it. the little meter thing on the side of the fluid can is never readable so you have to read it looking into the can with the cap off. Replacing the hosing and pump would've cost waaaay too much for me so I just got myself a 3 dollar quart of power steering fluid and every time i hear it (not very often) i just add a few tablespoons and problemo = solved. Let's compare: 1) set of hosing 2) steering pump --------------------- $ Assload.00 as opposed to 1) 1 quart of power steering fluid -------------------- $3.16 at Kragen If that doesnt work then I guess you just wasted 3 dollars but worth a shot I would think.

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12-09-2005, 06:00 AM	#2
sdogg3kgt Scooby Specialist Member#: 38397 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ann Arbor, MI Vehicle: 2002 Lovemachine Silver	Bad pump

12-09-2005, 06:01 AM	#3
sdogg3kgt Scooby Specialist Member#: 38397 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ann Arbor, MI Vehicle: 2002 Lovemachine Silver	that is if there are absolutely no leaks

12-09-2005, 06:03 AM	#4
a1ex Scooby Newbie Member#: 73714 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phila, PA Vehicle: 2003 Impreza WRX Sedona Red	how can i really check for leaks?

12-09-2005, 06:32 AM	#5
chri3 * Banned * Member#: 16245 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The land of opportunity	Are you kidding? Look for residue, drips. Then check the level periodically....or you could just replace the pump/

12-09-2005, 08:18 AM	#6
avk Scooby Specialist Member#: 17252 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: '06 WX8 59E	There's a condition called "morning sickness", it's caused by internal leaks resulting from wear that go away at warm-up. Can't tell for sure if that's really the problem. You can start with replacing the fluid, maybe adding some seal conditioner and see if it changes anything.

12-09-2005, 10:24 AM	#7
Buckeye Kid Scooby Newbie Member#: 41369 Join Date: Aug 2003 Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX Silver	Maybe it's the power steering pump. Also may be the steering rack. I'd recommend checking your blinker and turbo fluid. Check this thread for more information.

12-09-2005, 10:26 AM	#8
runnah Scooby Specialist Member#: 77447 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine! Vehicle: 2000 RS Salty	Mittens and earmuffs.

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12-09-2005, 12:47 PM	#10
boxxxer Scooby Newbie Member#: 84647 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New England	Squeaks = Loose belt. Internal wear would make a grinding / burbling noise if anything. If it's squeaking then it's the belt slipping. When was the last time the belt was replaced? If the face that contacts the pully is shiny then the belt is done even though it may not be cracked or show any other signs of wear.

12-09-2005, 02:05 PM	#11
Impresario Scooby Specialist Member#: 344 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island, NY USA Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX Java Black Pearl	check if the belt is loose/stretched.

12-09-2005, 02:20 PM	#13
volume311 Scooby Newbie Member#: 56615 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hurricane central	COld morning = steering fluid that thickens up and doesn't want to flow smoothly. Change to synthetic steering fluid* *talk to a professional before doing this

12-09-2005, 03:02 PM	#14
stuttgart Scooby Newbie Member#: 13920 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2006 WRX CGM	let me go ahead and bandwagon on this post. I have a '91 camry and for some reason when I go through a big puddle or something my power steering will go out for a second, usually when i'm making a turn onto another street. whats the deal?

12-09-2005, 05:25 PM	#18
Buckeye Kid Scooby Newbie Member#: 41369 Join Date: Aug 2003 Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX Silver	That is an awesomely ghetto way to fix a POS car. Thread title: Got a flat tire, how to fix! Poster: A tire costs way too much money for a 1995 Camry. I have a slow leak caused by a nail years ago I never bothered to pull out. I simply pull up to BP once a week and fill my slowly leaking tire everytime it looks low. Problem solved!

12-09-2005, 05:27 PM	#19
Sephro Scooby Specialist Member#: 22319 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hudson MA Vehicle: 05 LGT LDT	Change the fluid...