Stearing Wheel Blocking

[Issamos]

Hi guys

I have a yaris 2006. Sometimes I feel the steering wheel struggles for while then everything return to normal.

What do you think?

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[alan333]

Not sure what you mean, need more info.

[Issamos]

Not sure what you mean, need more info.

The steering wheel feels sometimes sticky and not smooth when turning it.

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[Devon Aygo]

On a 2006 Yaris the power steering is electronicly assisted sometimes a weak/failing Battery or faulty alternator can give a intermittent lack of assistance which gives a stuttering/unsmooth sensation when turning the wheel

[Issamos]

On a 2006 Yaris the power steering is electronicly assisted sometimes a weak/failing battery or faulty alternator can give a intermittent lack of assistance which gives a stuttering/unsmooth sensation when turning the wheel

Hi Devon

I mesured the Battery voltage and it was 14v. Could there be an other issue?

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[MikeSh]

Check the auxiliaries drive belt.

In the past I've had something that sounds similar while parking (though I'm not certain now if the was our Yaris or a previous Honda). The extra load on the alternator from the electric p/s made the belt slip and reduced the power available. On examination there were quite a lot of chunks of the grooves missing through wear and tear. New belt sorted it.

[Issamos]

The belt is in very good condition. In fact, the problem occurs after driving for a while and not when the car is cold. Sometimes I can hear a clic when turning the wheel but not all the time.

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