# 2004 Lexus RX 330 - Steering issue

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** lexus\
**Created:** [October 20, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175 "2018-10-20T17:20:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Francesca51](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Francesca51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francesca51)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175/1 "2018-10-20T17:20:53Z")

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I am having a really hard time with the steering wheel; it’s almost as if I no longer have power steering, particularly when making a turn. Very difficult to maneuver! I cannot afford to get A, B, C & D replaced only to find out that it’s E. Has anyone had this issue & know of the solution? Thank you!

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175/2 "2018-10-20T18:17:34Z")

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Have you verified the power steering fluid level is correct?

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**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175/3 "2018-10-20T18:31:47Z")

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Let us know the final cause. I have the same steering system in my vehicle and would like to know.

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2018, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-issue/127175/4 "2018-10-20T18:35:32Z")

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Power steering pumps can fail, a proper diagnosis will not include throwing unneeded parts at a problem.