Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager

Three problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Serpentine belt slid off due to a bolt not holding tension. Lack of tension resulted in total steering failure immediately and engine overheating from lack of cooling fan operation. This was second occurrence. Please provide details.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

The interior light did not come on. The drivers side window failed intermittently. The dash lights flickered. Occasionally the horn would fail. Metal fragment cut through the power steering and caused noise when steering. The door handle didn't open smoothly. The dealer replaced front struts and rear shock absorbers. Also, replaced leaking engine valve cover gasket, engine belt and tensioner. .

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

While driving power steering went out with any warning. Voltage regulator had overheated, and alternator was not charging. Serpentine belt got wet, resulting in belt coming off the pulley. This happens everytime serpentine belt gets wet. Please describe details.




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