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I was driving down the road today in my 98 C/K 4X4 and the stering jsut went completely away.  I can turn it but with alot of hard work on my part.  It is almost like the power steering went out, but nothing is leaking.  The "Engine Light" came on right after this problem happened.  I am going to take it by AutoZone and let them check the code for me in the morning.  

 

Has anyone heard of or had this problem?  Any ideas.  I can turn the wheel about 2 inches either to the left or right without any trouble at all, but after that you have to be the world's strongest man to get the wheel to turn.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Scott

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your power steering definitely isn't working, but that alone wouldn't throw a light, so there must be something else going on as well.  When I broke my power steering, nothing leaked; the pump broke itself and stopped pumping, but the pulley still turned.
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Same thing happened to my old 84 Cadillac Eldorado.  It was a P in the A to drive but I kept it for 2 months after it started.  Never got it fixed.  Just sold it to a friend.  I would love to hear what the problem is.  Good luck.

 

Later,

Brandon

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It turns out the power stering pump has stopped pumping.  It is getting replaced right now at a local shop in New Orleans.  What a way to end a vacation, but at least I got to see some good games at the Final Four.  Only going to set me back $285 for parts and labor.  Thanks for the help.

 

Scott

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