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    Default hard steering at low rpm light steering at anything about 2k

    so yeah like the title states, at low rmp i have no power steering, high rpm its fine..
    been doing some research and think it could be a weeping pump?
    chuck it in neutral rev it up to 2k and the steering is fine.
    any ideas on how to confirm the cause before replacing parts?
    cheers , Matt

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    Are you losing fluid? If not, check that your drive belt is in good repair and adjusted properly.

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    nope fluid is still full? theres some dirty oil marks on the rack, but they look old as the car is..
    il go check the belt now

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    Check your fluid levels.

    If that is fine, or at least at an ok level. I would think your pump is on it's way out/dead, listen for a whine associated with the revving of the engine. Mine went last year, they are worth around $120, plus labour.

    EDIT: Never mind your fluid levels, since you say they are fine, my bet is pump is on the way out.
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