what would cause my pt cruiser to lose the steering while driving?

[Subject]
what would cause my pt cruiser to lose the steering while driving?
[Question]
i was headed to work the other morning and my car completely lost the steering. needless to say i ended up in a 6 foot ditch (luckily not hurt). when the wrecker came and pulled it out he started the car and moved it and it seemed to steer fine. Can anyone explain what happened and if it will happen again?
The car is a late 2001 early 2002 PT Cruiser
The car is actually registered as a 2002, but as we just come o find out when we order parts we have to order 2001 parts. would the powersteering make it lose the sttering but then seem to steer ok when the guy with the wrecker pulled it out?
The car is actually registered as a 2002, but as we just come o find out when we order parts we have to order 2001 parts. would the powersteering make it lose the sttering but then seem to steer ok when the guy with the wrecker pulled it out?
I could move the steering wheel but it wasnt controlling the movement of he wheels. after they pulled it out it seemed to steeri ok. it is still in the shop and i am still waiting for the insurance adjuster to call me. could the computer have something to do with it or anything else like that, that would lose it and then come back?

Jessica @ 2009-08-22 09:23:58

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WE need more info what kind of car what year etc but seems like maybe the power steering pump is goin out

Drew D @ 2009-08-22 09:40:29

the power steering pump maybe about to fail that would be my guess without testing .

Delmer S @ 2009-08-22 10:41:15

maybe it wasn't the car itself.could have been something slick on road.my ex wife had to stop at a red light one time and when she hit the breaks she just started to slide.into another car.as it happens she hit the breaks on a sheet of plywood.

Brian @ 2009-08-22 13:52:35

did you loose steering all together or just power assist? if you just lost assist was it accompanied by a whirring noise? if that is the case you most llikely have a leak at the pressure hose under the engine to the steering gear. i haven't heard of ccompletely loosing steering, so i am at a loss there.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:51:21

[Subject]
i desperately need 1,300?
[Question]
how can i come up with the money before monday?

should i get a sugar daddy or what? i'm panicking.

ventimiglia @ 2009-08-21 17:35:42

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well i would need to know why you need it but thats impossible unless u rob someone and even then since people are broke know ur screwed.

BlAzE @ 2009-08-21 17:40:10

yea, or have a really rich family member

J D @ 2009-08-21 17:40:37

well saturday night is shot

ken k @ 2009-08-21 17:42:38

Well if you are good looking and can well I wont say about the DD's and a garden hose with a golf ball. try looking for recyclables, 3 days, lots of hard work you can make it

rick b @ 2009-08-22 01:40:50

[Subject]
fastest engine in 1998 plymouth neon?
[Question]
what is the fastest engine i can put in my 1998 plymouth neon highliner coupe and it has to b street legal

Brett S @ 2009-08-21 10:39:47

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depends on wer u live.....street legal in some states means original engine only......weras sum states only have a 500hp limit for street legal so ur gonna have to get sum more info b4 we can answer this question

Karle @ 2009-08-21 10:43:45

I have seen a V6 from a PT cruiser fit with no problem

sterling m @ 2009-08-21 10:56:47

Going by the strictest emissions in North America (Cali), you can put in any engine you want, as long as it is the same year as your car or newer, and has all of its working emissions equipment.
Yes, you could put in a 2009 600hp Viper engine and be completely legal.

Practicality kinda says to stick with '98+ Neon engines.

Jennifer L @ 2009-08-21 18:29:15

2.4l 4 from srt-4. drops right in.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 15:07:15

[Subject]
Where are the timing marks on a 1997-1998 Plymouth Breeze?
[Question]

Bubbiecakes @ 2009-08-22 12:59:02

[Best Answer]should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 1250974696

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should be on crankshaft vibration dampener or pulley at the botttom of engine just above the oil pan should be just a line across the width of the pulley

Dale R @ 2009-08-22 13:58:16

four cylinder? if so on the cam gears there should be arrows and notches. the notches line up with each other. and on the crank pully there will be a notch on the back side toward the engine that will match up with a triangle on the engine at about one o'clock.

addy's gruve @ 2009-08-22 14:45:50

Should be on the harmonic balancer on the end of the crankshaft. What I normally do is turn the engine over by hand untill I find the mark then put chalk on it and wipe it. The chalk will stay in the notch and make it easy to see.

Jimbob @ 2009-08-22 16:16:05

Please stop whatever you're doing and take it to someone who knows.

NEGLECTED @ 2009-08-23 00:24:01

[Subject]
We have a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager Mini Van It start and runs we drove it home from Fayetteville?
[Question]
It has fuel injection, It will not Idle, It cut out real bad. Has Electronic Ignition. Everything works on it except it will not stay running when you take for foot off the gas and we checked the spark plugs one wire is black inside but the plugs were really clean. Can anyone tell me what may be causing it to run so rough.

bjwill72961 @ 2009-08-23 14:21:32

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Dirty fuel injector or fuel pump is bad.

mama_sayed @ 2009-08-23 14:26:31

check your fuel pump or filters

jon @ 2009-08-23 14:33:43

Check your vacum lines,idle solenoid switch

jeepster @ 2009-08-23 15:27:46

Possibly an Idle Air Control Motor. When you take your foot of the accelerator pedal the throttle velve closes completely allowing no air into the engine. Idle is acomplised by an air bypass from above the throttle plate to below. Air in this passage is controlled by the idle air control motor which controls idle speed by allowing more or less air past as needed. When the fail they can stick in the closed position causing the engine to die unless the throttle plate is opened. Thay also often time will not set a trouble code in the PCM. Try tapping the IAC gently with a screwdrive handle with engine running to see if the condition changes. Its a small round metal unit attatched to the throttle body with torx screws. Dont confuse it with the throttle position sensor.
Good luck.

Dave @ 2009-08-23 15:33:15