pforce1 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I own an '01 Outback and while backing out of the driveway, the steering wheel had limited movement. Felt as if the steering locked similar to turning the key off. After restarting the car, everything was fine. Anyone hear of such a thing and is this the beginning of certain trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 have you checked the level of the Power Steering Fluid? it may be low, causing the PS to not work. Also check the belt tension to the pump. That is the only way I have heard of any Subaru "locking" the steering at low speed. not a lock, really, just real stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pforce1 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 Yah, the fluid level is ok but I just had the belts replaced. Seems coincidental that the belt tensioner may be loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 CHeck the universal joint in the sterring column. This is typical of it starting to seize up. It was just coincidence, or the shock of restarting the engine knocked it loose, but this is a GET IT CHECKED NOW kind of thing nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pforce1 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 That was my first impression and made me a bit nervous. I'll look into it tomorrow. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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