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Mar 28, 2010 | 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zecc81

There is fluid under the power steering cap, but I don't know if it'* full or not, there doesn't seem to be any kind of indicator. All the vacuum lines seem to be in good shape but I don't know for sure, I'll have to give them a thorough check when its not raining.

The power steering dipstick is built into the PS reservoir cap. The PS fluid is about the same color as the dipstick, though, so you'll need a fair amount of light. (Could it have killed GM to make the cap/dipstick white?)

Depending on the engine temperature, make sure that it'* up to the FULL COLD or FULL HOT mark.

Apr 3, 2010 | 08:12 PM

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It'* definitely low on power steering fluid, it didn't even reach the "Add" mark. I'll top it off and let you know what happens.

Apr 7, 2010 | 04:20 PM

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Nope, with fluid topped up I'm getting the same symptoms. I'm thinking about buying a new IAC because I hear they can wear out and possibly not react fast enough to changes in power demand while idling.

Last edited by zecc81; Apr 7, 2010 at 04:22 PM.