Sounds like a pressure issue. Check the fluid level "pwr. ster." to see if it is properly filled and also not too dirty. You can use a suction tool of any kind to remove the old fluid from the resovoir and refill with new, you wont get alot out but run it for a second and repeat the process to get some good clean fluid in there. If this doesn't help, you are probably looking at a new pump or rack.
You should check, crank, shut down and check again to be sure it's full. If it is and you dont have a little winey noise from the pump jack up the front to verify it is a pressure problem and not a problem in the front suspension.
Check to see if the fluid level has droped, indicating a leak somewhere. If not, flush again as stated above, several times to replace as much old fluid as you can. This time however disregaurd what they have said about trans fluid and install the correct pwr. str. fluid. If the problem percist after this process you may have to seek out a reliable tech for diagnosis, but this is a much cheaper way and very well could solve your issue. Good Luck
ok well i just added fluid because it was not reading anything on the dip stick. I mean turning while I break is hard. If i take Traction Control Off then its not as hard but its hard to park next to a car.
Alright Cadillac House said fill power steering with Transmission fluid , I flushed out before I put transmission was very good for a couple drives then started getting tight again, Don;t hear any noise though. Theres is no leak anywhere so I'm stuck now....
Alright 1 month and a Half later the Steering is now fixed. The mechanic had to put a new steering column, pump, pump hosing, and another part that aid in steering. Mechanic said there was a piece had shattered and broke all into hosing and pump of steering. Now the issue is the fuel pump. Mechanic keeps hiding the problem because the dealer does not want to pay. So now I got to find what to do about that ?? Only had the car a total of a week. and purchased in Sept. :(
hey 2012nugget, love your tips on cars. i am starting a timing chain job on a 2004 cadillac cts 3.6l . watching your video gave me the curage to give it a shot, plus finding out the price to have put in the shop. i noticed when you did the video and all the components you pulled. can you tell me what all gaskets and seals need to be replaced they come in a kit? thanks so much!!
Hey I live in Fayetteville NC How much would you charge for the same thing in a 05 3.6L CTS? I will drive to you!! I will pay you for your services and I have all the parts ready to go. My chains are rattling! All three parts of your video were GREAT & thank you for taking your time making a video on this German GM known problem. Please let me know what you charge for a fellow North Carolinian! _Rob
Hey Nugget watched your video's very helpful. but have one snag when I replace the timing cover it hits the lower cam gear bolts and cracks the cover. I'm torqueing them down to the spec given in the manual17ftlbs and in the correct sequence, could use some in site on why this would be happening.
Sounds like a pressure issue. Check the fluid level "pwr. ster." to see if it is properly filled and also not too dirty. You can use a suction tool of any kind to remove the old fluid from the resovoir and refill with new, you wont get alot out but run it for a second and repeat the process to get some good clean fluid in there. If this doesn't help, you are probably looking at a new pump or rack.
You should check, crank, shut down and check again to be sure it's full. If it is and you dont have a little winey noise from the pump jack up the front to verify it is a pressure problem and not a problem in the front suspension.
Check to see if the fluid level has droped, indicating a leak somewhere. If not, flush again as stated above, several times to replace as much old fluid as you can. This time however disregaurd what they have said about trans fluid and install the correct pwr. str. fluid. If the problem percist after this process you may have to seek out a reliable tech for diagnosis, but this is a much cheaper way and very well could solve your issue. Good Luck
ok well i just added fluid because it was not reading anything on the dip stick. I mean turning while I break is hard. If i take Traction Control Off then its not as hard but its hard to park next to a car.
Alright Cadillac House said fill power steering with Transmission fluid , I flushed out before I put transmission was very good for a couple drives then started getting tight again, Don;t hear any noise though. Theres is no leak anywhere so I'm stuck now....
Alright 1 month and a Half later the Steering is now fixed. The mechanic had to put a new steering column, pump, pump hosing, and another part that aid in steering. Mechanic said there was a piece had shattered and broke all into hosing and pump of steering. Now the issue is the fuel pump. Mechanic keeps hiding the problem because the dealer does not want to pay. So now I got to find what to do about that ?? Only had the car a total of a week. and purchased in Sept. :(
hey 2012nugget, love your tips on cars. i am starting a timing chain job on a 2004 cadillac cts 3.6l . watching your video gave me the curage to give it a shot, plus finding out the price to have put in the shop. i noticed when you did the video and all the components you pulled. can you tell me what all gaskets and seals need to be replaced they come in a kit? thanks so much!!
Have you had any problems with the steering. Usually turning at low speeds, even trying to reverse out of garage?? Higher speeds I have no problems
Hey I live in Fayetteville NC How much would you charge for the same thing in a 05 3.6L CTS? I will drive to you!! I will pay you for your services and I have all the parts ready to go. My chains are rattling! All three parts of your video were GREAT & thank you for taking your time making a video on this German GM known problem. Please let me know what you charge for a fellow North Carolinian! _Rob
Hey Nugget watched your video's very helpful. but have one snag when I replace the timing cover it hits the lower cam gear bolts and cracks the cover. I'm torqueing them down to the spec given in the manual17ftlbs and in the correct sequence, could use some in site on why this would be happening.
Noticed the NC plate...Do you do side jobs?
chevy engine?
The GM 3.6 is junk.