loss of power steering!!!
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2008 C300 Sport 4matic
loss of power steering!!!
It happened last Sunday. I pulled my car from the street and the steering was extremely heavy and hard to turn. I thought something was lodged in my wheel, but everything looked fine, luckily I didn't go far to get home but it did give my arms a real workout.
When I got home I noticed an unusual smell coming from the front driver's side wheel and a light oily spray on the inside of the rim, but nothing seems to be leaking. I started my car today and the problem still remains, but no leaks.
I have my 3,000 service scheduled tomorrow where they will be checking this problem out while it's there.
Does anyone know what this problem may be? I want to be prepared for the worst.
When I got home I noticed an unusual smell coming from the front driver's side wheel and a light oily spray on the inside of the rim, but nothing seems to be leaking. I started my car today and the problem still remains, but no leaks.
I have my 3,000 service scheduled tomorrow where they will be checking this problem out while it's there.
Does anyone know what this problem may be? I want to be prepared for the worst.
Last edited by aowhaus; Sep 16, 2008 at 11:02 PM.
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From: SEATTLE WASHINGTON USA
'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Power steering
It happened last Sunday. I pulled my car from the street and the steering was extremely heavy and hard to turn. I thought something was lodged in my wheel, but everything looked fine, luckily I didn't go far to get home but it did give my arms a real workout.
When I got home I noticed an unusual smell coming from the front driver's side wheel and a light oily spray on the inside of the rim, but nothing seems to be leaking. I started my car today and the problem still remains, but no leaks.
I have my 3,000 service scheduled tomorrow where they will be checking this problem out while it's there.
Does anyone know what this problem may be? I want to be prepared for the worst.
When I got home I noticed an unusual smell coming from the front driver's side wheel and a light oily spray on the inside of the rim, but nothing seems to be leaking. I started my car today and the problem still remains, but no leaks.
I have my 3,000 service scheduled tomorrow where they will be checking this problem out while it's there.
Does anyone know what this problem may be? I want to be prepared for the worst.
Since the power steering pump is on the left side and the steering is unboosted it's obvious that the pump itself or a line has failed. The pump reservoir is directly underneath the left engine air intake with a twist-off cap. Remove the cap and determine if any fluid remains. Most likely the cap has a dipstick. If the reservoir is empty and you have been driving the car, you may have destroyed the pump and/or the steering gear.
If you cannot see any fluid, call the dealer and ask if they want to flatbed the car in or should you just drive it.
