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slorandy

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I have a '93 LS400 with 145k mile. When I was making a u-turn the other day I had the steering wheel turned all the way to the stop. After this I noticed it was very hard to steer at low speed (parallel parking is almost impossible). I took it to my mechanic who ran through the diagnostic manual and came up with the problem as being the Pressure Control Valve which is attached to the P/S rack.

It sounds easiest to replace both the rack and PCV but it is rather expensive.

The request for help that I have is:

1. Does it sound like a PCV valve ?

2. Is it possible to buy a replacement PCV and not replace the rack (for less $$$)?

Thank you in advance,

Randy

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I would try cleaning the solenoid screen first.

Links with pics in the following post:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...ost&p=72657

I have 94LS400. The link has been very helpful, but I already got once the PS fluid filled two months back and now the noise from the PS is back again. I am not sure what to do, should I go for cleaning the solenoid myself, or get it to a mechanic.

Please advise.

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