Celica Power Steering Fault

Hey, my 2002 Toyota Celica with a gasoline engine is having power steering issues. The steering wheel vibrates, and the handling feels spongy. I pulled the error codes, and it's showing a power steering fault. Steering takes way more effort, feels like the power steering is failing. Suspect it's a bad cable or plug. Anyone else run into this?

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I had a similar issue with my Celica. Does it feel like you're trying to steer through molasses? Check the connections to the steering pump. Sometimes a loose connection can cause all sorts of weirdness. Have you checked the wheel alignment? A bad alignment can make the problem even more obvious.

Molasses is a good way to describe it, yeah. Where exactly should I be looking for these connections? I'm decent with a wrench, but not sure where the steering pump is located.

The steering pump is usually driven by the accessory belt. It is like when the chain falls off of your bicycle. You can fix it yourself, but it may be hard to get your hands dirty. I would advise you to let the workshop have a look at the cable or plug connection of the component. It's probably a simple fix, but best to be sure.

Thanks for the advice. Took it to a shop, and you were right – it was a faulty connector. 95€ and it's back to normal.

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