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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Base 2dr Reg Cab 135 WB HD

2001 Dodge Ram 2500
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February 25, 2013, 9:31 am

Chastity L
 

Question: power steering issues

I recently replaced the steering box and now my power steering is only working at low rpms. it usually kicks in about 2500 rpms. any ideas? thanks


February 25, 2013, 9:20 pm

Ron W
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Possible you got a defective box. If it was a rebuild, the quality control of most builders is hit an miss. If you replaced it, see if the parts store has a warranty for it, if a shop did, have them recheck their work.


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