Steering became difficult, battery light then came on, then the oil light and the temperature gauge pinned out

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My 1999 Toyota Rav, while driving, suddenly became difficult to steer...the peddles also stiffened up. The engine then cut off and the lights came on. Suggestions?

Difficult to steer:Possible power steering belt failure.

Bad alternator? Check voltage at battery.Needs at least 12 V. to enguage starter. Try jumping the battery from another vehicle.

May 19, 2014 • Toyota RAV4 Cars & Trucks

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Battery Light and Temperature Gauge

I would be looking at the drive belt missing or so bad that it has to be replaced . The battery light is from the alternator not charging --- the increase in temperature is from the water pump not working and the hard steering is from the power steering pump not working. All indications that the drive belt is missing or shot.

Feb 16, 2014 • 1992 Ford Econoline

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Power steering motor open cicuit

If the motor is good then yes the rack is the problem.

Jan 31, 2012 • Volkswagen Jetta Cars & Trucks

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Why is my battery light on and my steering hard to turn?

Check your serpentine belt on engine, sounds like it broke so alternator and power steering pump not turning.

Nov 28, 2011 • 2003 Dodge Caravan

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The shift lever on the column has became loose, thus making it difficult to tell wether in park or what position

Check on the bottom of the steering column, Have someone wiggle shifter and see if the 2 retainer bolts are loose before you go buy a bunch of bushings...

May 24, 2010 • 1996 Ford F350 Crew Cab

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Bmw 325ci power steering/battery light and temperature gauge

Hi ,
It sounds like you lost the belt that runs the power steering pump and the water pump and the alternator. Look under the hood at that belt.
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May 20, 2010 • 1999 BMW 323 Series

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2000 Jetta automatic-battery light went on(brand new battery) steering became difficult. Roads have been wet, recently aligned?? HElP

Check your belt sounds like your belt broke. Battery light comes on if your charging system isn't charging to.check to make sure you are charging 13.5v to 14.5 volts.

Feb 17, 2010 • Volkswagen Jetta Cars & Trucks

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A belt which is attached to a fan near the front of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee Country, right above the headlights under the hood, has broke. When the belt snapped I noticed that it became difficult to turn...

Not sure what engine you have, but my guess is it's a serpentine style belt that drives everything, including your water pump and power steering, and alternator as well as AC, all in one, that has broke. NO !! do not run the engine at all with that off, or you will ruin it, if damage hasn't been done already. Keep fingers crossed, and get that new belt on before you even put the key in the ignition.

Dec 24, 2009 • 1994 Jeep Cherokee Country

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I have a 1994 Ford Taurus. The battery light went on and the temperature gauge went high at the same time immediately. It was also difficult to steer. Can you please tell me what is the problem?

Sounds like you blew a belt under the hood !!! swampratt200!!AAAEEE!!!!

Jul 21, 2009 • Ford Taurus Cars & Trucks

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Intermittent fault on instrument cluster

there is a wiring package that contains a wiring connector for the back of the cluster.the part number is 5016261aa

Dec 04, 2008 • 1999 Jeep Cherokee

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Sounds like the serpentine belt came off or broke

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Anonymous Feb 27, 2013

Would that cause all of these other problems as well ? My 17 yr old son is driving it and called me with this news. It is raining here and I just asked him if he went through any puddles and he said yes he did.
Anonymous Feb 27, 2013

yes the belt drives the water pump, power steering pump, and alternator
Anonymous Feb 27, 2013

Thank you very much Dennis !! Thank you very much Dennis !!

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Answer 2 · 5/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

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SOURCE: drove through a puddle,power steering out and temp gauge on high, battery light on

I've seen it happen many times on the older Caravans, if you hit a really deep puddle, the splash can knock the accessory drive belt off of its pulleys. You can just gently pry the belt back on, consult a service manual for detailed installation directions.

Answer 3 · 5/8/2012 12:00:00 AM

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SOURCE: drove through a puddle,power steering out and temp gauge on high, battery light on

I've seen it happen many times on the older Caravans, if you hit a really deep puddle, the splash can knock the accessory drive belt off of its pulleys. You can just gently pry the belt back on, consult a service manual for detailed installation directions.

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