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Old 05-08-2010, 12:40 AM
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My 96 Z28 is not making volts like it should. it is right on the edge of the red zone. When i first start the car the power steering does not work until it makes volts. once i start driving it makes volts like it should.
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:49 AM
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Your alternator and power steering pump run off the same belt. The power steering doesn't run off a power source. Check to make sure your serpentine belt isn't slipping. It could be your belt tensioner or belt is bad.
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:49 AM
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sounds like u need a new serpentine belt and or a belt tensioner.
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:50 AM
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damn your fast.
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:50 AM
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^ this is too weird!!!
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:52 AM
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i beat u that time. lol
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:52 AM
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that is what i thought. just wanted to double check lol
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:57 AM
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I wonder if he got it fixed yet....what's taking so long? lol
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 01:54 AM
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haha, well its 2 am. tomorrow ill start looking at my cars what nots.
 
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