pauljs17 0 Posted July 15, 2004 This is a rather random problem that my C tends to have and is rather difficult to explain. When I am making a turn, be it left or right at an intersection or anywhere for that matter and I go through a puddle of water, my steering temporarily loses the power assit. It goes away after about 20-30 seconds and then returns. In my experience this only occurs when traveling through a inch or so deep of water. Any thoughts? Cheers in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted July 15, 2004 You are getting water onto the pulley and belt that drive the pas pump, which is low down on the driver's side at the front of the car. This makes the belt slip until it shakes all the water off. There will probably be some squealing associated with this as well. Check the adjustment of the belt, better still, replace it with a new one. It's a separate belt from the waterpump/alternator one. I think some cars have a water shield to help prevent this. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted July 15, 2004 I've just realised that you are in USA - I assume that you sit in the left seat to drive. So what I should have said was, "low down on the right side at the front of the car". Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 15, 2004 Check the tension on the belt and change it if its cracked.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
