Currently own a 03 Saturn L200. Beautiful car! Lost power steering last night. Got home and noticed that the lock ring on the end of the pump was partially displaced. Reinstalled the ring but no power steering. Fluid level is ok. I cant determine if the pump is working as its directly geared to the camshaft? Tried looking in the rocker cover but they have installed a baffle where I need to look. When looking in the resevoir with the engine running, I see no oil movement. Sounds like a pump to me. Any ideas would be appreciated!

Asked by oldmic Mar 18, 2018 at 10:56 AM about the 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was a mechanic many years ago so 'mechanically inclined. That being said, I
know nothing about this model (just bought it for my wife)

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Jorge answered 6 years ago

You can tell if the pump is working by disconnecting the hose from the pump and starting the engine just for a moment, fluid should come out of the pump. If it does not, the pump is bad. Have some racks handy so you can clean the fluid that will splash on the engine and floor.

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