Scotty Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 We have been getting constant 10 to 20 degree weather and WE are getting used to it. I notice however that my Deville is stiff and sluggish especially turning the steering wheel . I bought this up about a month ago, but I was wondering if anyone else was experiencing any cold weather problems, especially the steering. I noticed a post below where they recommended a rack and pinion flush, is that standard service? One more thing, I had not checked my tire pressure since I owned the car. Since the temp has been low I checked the pressure to my surprise my front tires were at 40 to 44 and my rear tires were 32, odd..... Now I know why it takes bumps like a truck in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I just returned from a snowmobiling trip to northern Wisconsin. The temps were -15F to -20F and I did not notice any steering stifness. I did notice the tumblers a bit stiff when inserting the key and the column shift was VERY stiff. I'd like to figure a way to lube that but don't want to get into the column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Last time I experienced a stiff steering column in the winter was when my 1983 Chevy Celebrity needed a new rack. Something to look into. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr01sts Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I had a stiffness in my car at startup on cold mornings and as I drove it would become irregular. As I turned the wheel it would go from stiff to loose to stiff, then go away. I took it in to the dealer and they replaced my intermiedate shaft and replaced the ps pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I had the same problem(cold-stiffness). The PS fluid was low due to a bad PS pump. New pump fixed it. rek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 HMMM you may be on to something..... I am getting a groan up front, and it DOES sound like a hydraulic whine now that I think about it, I had assumed that it was the AC bearing...... Thanks for all the info guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac-etc Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 My '95 etc was stiff (ie no assist) at idle, regardless of the ambient temp. Was worried that it would need a new rack but I replaced the p/steering pump and that fixed it (maybe cause my fingers were crossed. Of course you can't know it's temperature related until the weather warms up and it goes away ... or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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