Troubleshooting assistant

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Diagnostic codes

Areas /Hard steering

Steering

Hard steering

Possible causes and remedies

Possible cause

Tires improperly inflated

Remedy

Inflate tires to proper pressure

FA-3

Possible cause

Excessive caster

Remedy

Check front wheel alignment

FA-3

Possible cause

Steering system joint worn

Remedy

Replace steering system joints

SR-57

Possible cause

Ball joints worn

Remedy

Inspect upper and lower ball joints

FA-21

Possible cause

Steering column binding

Remedy

Inspect steering column

SR-4

Possible cause

Steering gear out of adjustment or broken

Remedy

Adjust or repair steering gear

SR-57

Possible cause

Power steering belt loose

Remedy

Adjust belt tension

SR-40

Possible cause

Fluid level in reservoir low

Remedy

Check reservoir oil level

SR-40

Possible cause

Power steering unit faulty

Remedy

Check power steering unit

SR-40

Possible cause

Solenoid valve faulty

Remedy

Inspect solenoid valve

SR-94

Possible cause

Electronic control faulty

Remedy

Inspect electronic control

SR-90

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