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How do I turn the power steering back on in a Chevy HHR?

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mário asked:


I rented a Chevy HHR and the power steering went off when the battery went low. How do I turn it back on? Thanks

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5 Responses to “How do I turn the power steering back on in a Chevy HHR?”

  1. That doesn’t even makes sense.. bring it in

  2. Your question is a little vague. How did the battery go low? This just a guess, but did the belt running the alternator (and most likely the power steering pump) break or come off? I’d check there first. Sounds like a canidate.

  3. Power steering is provided by a pump that is turned by the engine’s power, not by the electrical system. If the serpentine belt (the belt that spins the power steering pump, the a/c compressor, and the alternator) hasn’t snapped or come off, then the car probably has a defective power steering pump.

  4. Check for a blown fuse to the power steering motor.When the battery went low ,the amperage to the motor goes up,which will blow the fuse.It may have a circuit breaker you can reset.

  5. myopinionforwhatitsworth on September 26th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    I would think you have a fan belt problem and if it’s a rented car take it back to them and let them deal with it ..
    The power steering has nothing to do with the battery but the battery ( alternator ) and power steering have everything to do with a broken or loose belt ..

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