Just had my 2001 chrysler town and country in the shop for repair yesterday. While i was driving all of a sudden the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the temperature gage when way up to the red zone. I took it in to my mechanic and he said the water pump was shot and the serpentine belt came off, So he put a new waterpump in, a new thermostate and put the serpentine belt back on.
I pick my van up last night, after hours and noticed that when the van is stopped and idleing, if i turn the steering wheel left or right i can feel a pretty significant vibration in the steering wheel and the wheels shudder. Being it's sunday and the service station is closed, I cant bring it in today to see what the problem is,
So.... if anyone here knows possibley what the problem might be, I'd love to hear your answers.
Thanks
2007-06-17 02:55:15 · 7 answers · asked by Kat 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The van is not idleing rough, it vibrates when i turn the steering wheel left or right. It doesnt do this while im driving, it only does it while the van is stopped and idleing.
2007-06-17 03:04:17 · update #1
Sounds a lot like a power steering problem.
2007-06-17 02:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is usually caused when the belt is slipping on the power steering pump pulley. It is most likely that the belt got antifreeze on it during service. This can cause it to slip. It could also be caused by a weak belt tensioner or a belt that just needs to be replaced. If the P/S pump has a separate belt (which certain Chryslers do) the belt was not retightened enough. Either way this is most likely a simple problem to remedy.
2007-06-17 03:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Texas Proud 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically it seems like the belt could be loose, or your steering pump fluid level is low. Shuddering when turning the wheels is caused by the pump, low fluid, or belt loose. Check the fluid to make sure it's high enough, there's no leaks in the hoses due to the belt being thrown off ( flying belts can cause major damage when they break ), and with the engine OFF, press on the belt in several of the longer stretches
2007-06-17 03:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a power steering problem. The belt he installed would have attached to the power steering pump. He needs to check it out.
2007-06-17 02:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by tricycle_pilot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The battery will charge itself on idle (assuming the charging system is working properly and the battery is still able to hold charge) but driving the car will charge it up faster. You should go to a garage and get your battery and charging system tested that it is working OK. When a battery gets old, it will stop holding a full charge. Or you could have a faulty alternator so the battery is not charging. It should only take a few minutes for a garage to check this, and many will do it for free.
2016-05-17 22:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idiot put your old damaged belt back on.
It's got a friction burn on one spot where the crank pulley spun on it and wore it out it one spot.
You need a NEW belt.
ADDED:
NEVER reuse an old belt.
2007-06-17 03:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it idling rough any other time? Spark plugs may be the answer.
2007-06-17 02:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Maintenance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋