hello,
I've had intermittent problems with my power steering for a couple years. Every now and then it feels like I have no power steering, especially when it is cold out (but it also happens in the summer) and when making tight turns in a parking lot.
When it started the mechanics couldn't find anything wrong with it, and told me just keep driving until I can't take it anymore, and get a new steering column.
So now it's getting worse, I took it to a garage and they told me I need a new rack and pinion, and quoted me $960.
For a second opinion I took it to Honda, and they told me it needed a new steering pump, and quoted me $650.
I am assuming Honda is right, since they know the cars, but with two different opinions I am worried that mabie the pump won't be enough and I have to go back and get the rack and pinion as well, costing me even more.
Should I take it to a third mechanic? Or does rck and pinion mean the same thing as a pump?
THANKS for your help!
I've had intermittent problems with my power steering for a couple years. Every now and then it feels like I have no power steering, especially when it is cold out (but it also happens in the summer) and when making tight turns in a parking lot.
When it started the mechanics couldn't find anything wrong with it, and told me just keep driving until I can't take it anymore, and get a new steering column.
So now it's getting worse, I took it to a garage and they told me I need a new rack and pinion, and quoted me $960.
For a second opinion I took it to Honda, and they told me it needed a new steering pump, and quoted me $650.
I am assuming Honda is right, since they know the cars, but with two different opinions I am worried that mabie the pump won't be enough and I have to go back and get the rack and pinion as well, costing me even more.
Should I take it to a third mechanic? Or does rck and pinion mean the same thing as a pump?
THANKS for your help!
Jan 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM
