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RPMS drops when I turn the wheel...?

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Old 07-22-2007, 08:06 AM
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Why is it that when I'm parked and I turn the steering wheel, my rpms drop a good bit?
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Old 07-22-2007, 08:11 AM
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power steering is kicking in.
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Old 07-22-2007, 08:14 AM
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Perfectly normal, same as if u push the button to roll the windows down when its all the way down.. Don't worrie about it.
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So it's normal? Okay, figured
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Old 07-22-2007, 09:38 AM
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Yep, the power steering pump pulls the motor down.
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