Buick Regal: Symptoms - Power Steering System
NOTE: Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation (Electronic Power Steering).
Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the power steering system.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
Symptoms List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel
- Poor Return of Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
- Rattle, Clunk, Pop or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
- Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System
RATTLE, CLUNK, POP OR SHUDDER NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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WHINE OR GROWL NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Special Tools
CH-39570 Chassis Ear
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
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INCREASE IN EFFORT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL
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POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL
DEFINITION: After completing a turn, extra steering input is required for the steering wheel to return to center.
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STEERING WHEEL SURGES/JERKS WHILE TURNING
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STEERING EFFORT HARD OR TOO EASY IN ONE OR BOTH DIRECTIONS
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Special Tools
EL-38125-10 Splice Sleeve Crimping Tool (non GMNA)
J-38125-5A Ultra Torch Special Tool
J-38125-8 Splice Sleeve Crimping Tool (GMNA)
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special T
Connector Reconnection - Steering
Special Tools
EL-35616 Terminal Test Probe Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
When the condition is not currently present, but is indicated in DTC history,
the cause may be in
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,, when a vehicle
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert o
Hazard Warning Flashers
: Press to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. Press again to turn the
flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers turn on
automatically if the airbags deploy.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cl
