Power Steering Loss??! Sudden Failure just now...

mmurray · 03-05-2015, 08:46 PM

Not sure if this is the right subforum; happy to move if it's not.

I was just out with my buddy who wanted to learn some car control with this northeast snow in his new jeep. Brought my Xi and winter set which normally does fine through whatever. (This is light powdery snow anyway).

All went fine, but as we left I went and did a few donuts in the thick stuff at the lot. Got a little caught up so clutched in and stopped. Went to start moving again and power steering was gone. Got out to check it out and knocked off the snow, checked the motor and belts were fine. Was a bit of smoke but that subsided - may have cooked a little clutch trying to power out of the muck before I gave up.

Back on the main road at speed, steering was fine, so I don't think it's snowpack in the rack/arms on anything. Can't really scope for leaks cause it's all wet. Any ideas?? All are welcome. I'm stumped and this is the daily so kinda screwed here. Again.

CHECKERED · 03-05-2015, 10:34 PM

don't do donuts with steering at full lock...that's how you blow your PS pump

mmurray · 03-05-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CHECKERED

don't do donuts with steering at full lock...that's how you blow your PS pump

Wasn't really pushing it this time which is why I was surprised, but I imagine the wet snow slowed me down. I'm getting up there in mileage anyway, looks like I'm in for a new one. Thanks

TheeGovernor · 03-06-2015, 12:00 AM

Power steering pulley hit subframe?

mmurray · 03-06-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TheeGovernor

Power steering pulley hit subframe?

Not sure, would that do it? I was sliding around out there. Trying to diagnose, but wont be able to get it looked over until next week.

Any best way to tell what I've done without picking it all apart?

03-05-2015, 08:46 PM	#1
mmurray Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 216 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	Power Steering Loss??! Sudden Failure just now... Not sure if this is the right subforum; happy to move if it's not. I was just out with my buddy who wanted to learn some car control with this northeast snow in his new jeep. Brought my Xi and winter set which normally does fine through whatever. (This is light powdery snow anyway). All went fine, but as we left I went and did a few donuts in the thick stuff at the lot. Got a little caught up so clutched in and stopped. Went to start moving again and power steering was gone. Got out to check it out and knocked off the snow, checked the motor and belts were fine. Was a bit of smoke but that subsided - may have cooked a little clutch trying to power out of the muck before I gave up. Back on the main road at speed, steering was fine, so I don't think it's snowpack in the rack/arms on anything. Can't really scope for leaks cause it's all wet. Any ideas?? All are welcome. I'm stumped and this is the daily so kinda screwed here. Again. __________________ Keep right, except to pass. // Mystic E90 330xi 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW - SJR-SCCA
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CHECKERED ex deus machina 130 Rep 968 Posts Drives: G30, F15, Audi S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (12)	don't do donuts with steering at full lock...that's how you blow your PS pump __________________ Daily: G30 M550i, Bluestone, JB4, 1 step colder plugs, 6WB retrofit Winter Beast: Audi S4 4.2L V8, Supercharger, brakes, suspension & exhaust mods Wifes': F15 M50d clone, DUDMD tune, WMI, MPBK Gone: E92 335i N54 468rwtq
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03-06-2015, 12:00 AM	#4
TheeGovernor Life is better with burnouts 101 Rep 611 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mile High iTrader: (4) Garage List 1996 Toyota Forklift [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Power steering pulley hit subframe?
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