2002 Sebring LX Sedan 2.7l hardtop
two questions

#1
using key fob to set alarm only honks the horn without arming the alarm. I know because I’ve sat in it and opened the door. And opened the door from outside via the window. No alarm. Could the bad clock spring have something to do with this?

#2
while driving when I slightly turn wheel to right sounds like the motor gets louder. Gets worse the further the wheel turns to the right. When I’m parked and it’s cold I can turn wheel one turn either way no problem however send revolution it’s stutters. And the the belt sounds like it’s slipping.

tyia

 

It this a factory alarm system? IIRC, the alarm system does not arm immediately, thinking 20-30 delay, possibly 1-2 minutes (guess). Locking with the keyfob has the same alarm action as using the power lock on the door. The clock-spring is not involved in the alarm system.

I would suggest having the power steering fluid replaced, it does wear out. Licensed ATF+4 (no universal fluids and yes, transmission fluid but only ATF+4) is the factory fill and it recommended. This can be a dyi project. Using a turkey baster, empty power-steering reservoir, refill with ATF+4 and drive around the block. Repeat 2 more times. Probably need 2 qts of atf+4.

Note the power steering pump has its own belt, separate from the serpentine belt that runs the alternator and ac compressor. If you cannot recall when the belts were last replaced, it may be time to have them checked or simply replaced.

 

Thanks for the reply!
Yes factory oem alarm. I’ve had it armed for all night and reached into the windows and opened the door with no alarm. Just strange

The car was in the shop last winter had heads redone and timing chain replaced. Idk if they did anything with the belts. I could probably just change it anyway. I have already added power steering conditioner. Weird thing is when I changed out the suspension and control arms that problem wasn’t even as bad barely noticeable. After alignment it picked back up. Idk what that means but so I’ll flush and replace fluids. And see what happens.