#31764, "RE: Power Steering On and Off?" In response to In response to 5 Jun-17-07 06:41 AM by VelocitaPaola
Originally posted by DarkOne There are only three belts on a 2GNT - a timing belt, an alternator belt, and an accessory belt. The ACC belt turns the AC and power steering. If, when you fully engage the AC, you lose power steering I'd say its a sure sign the belt is slipping. They don't always squeel, you know.
Also, the flashing A/C button light is supposed to indicate a lock-up condition where the clutch in the compressor is engaged, but not spinning. That should indirectly clue you in to an improperly tensioned belt.
Dino's more empirical method of diagnostics works too...
