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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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1. So I was pulling out of my driveway and for about 5 minutes of driving my powersearing was moaning when I turned. Also it moaned a bit taking off from a stoplight. Could that be belt related? Should I just let it warm up longer or do I have a problem?

2. Maybe I'm just crazy but it looked like the display on the CD player was running slower today? Like the numbers changed slower as it counted the CD time. Instead of 1-2-3 etc it was like 1-fade out- fade in - 2...
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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as for the first problem i bet you are just low on powersteering fluid, check that first. remember when you fill it up to turn the car back on and check to see if it bubbles, if it makes a lot of bubbles there was a lot of air in the power steering lines. i bet that is the problem.

2. i think you are seeing things rofl
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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check the level in the resevoir. only top off with oem ps fluid from your dealer, do not get over the counter from your local parts store.
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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#2 Its normal in cold weather.. Nothing wrong. LED displays do that in very cold weather.
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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+1 on the COld LCD... they're REALLY slow to react below 32
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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interesting, i didn't know that about LED screens, good to know.
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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same thing happened to me brought it to dealer and service rep filled it up (power steering fuid, hydraulic mineral oil) it only needed a lil bit like several ounces and then was perfect. asked why it went low and he said it happens all the time
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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check the condition of the battery and yes the LED screens act like that in very cold weather as do I
 
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Ill head on over to the dealer tomorrow then and get some ps fluid. Hopefully that fixes it.
 
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