Power steering failure!!!!
02-20-2008, 03:05 AM
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Power steering failure!!!!
Hi All,
I'm experiencing the dreaded power steering failure in the morning (2006 4AT, 50,000 Km mileage) when i start the car. I have done a search in the forum and the only solution is to replace the whole steering rack but then, its not a permanent solution as the problem might come back again.
Anyone has any luck recitifying this problem? Thanks for your help.
regards,
Loone
I'm experiencing the dreaded power steering failure in the morning (2006 4AT, 50,000 Km mileage) when i start the car. I have done a search in the forum and the only solution is to replace the whole steering rack but then, its not a permanent solution as the problem might come back again.
Anyone has any luck recitifying this problem? Thanks for your help.
regards,
Loone
02-20-2008, 06:42 AM
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02-20-2008, 08:52 AM
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02-20-2008, 09:57 AM
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Hi All,
I'm experiencing the dreaded power steering failure in the morning (2006 4AT, 50,000 Km mileage) when i start the car. I have done a search in the forum and the only solution is to replace the whole steering rack but then, its not a permanent solution as the problem might come back again.
Anyone has any luck recitifying this problem? Thanks for your help.
regards,
Loone
I'm experiencing the dreaded power steering failure in the morning (2006 4AT, 50,000 Km mileage) when i start the car. I have done a search in the forum and the only solution is to replace the whole steering rack but then, its not a permanent solution as the problem might come back again.
Anyone has any luck recitifying this problem? Thanks for your help.
regards,
Loone
02-20-2008, 08:01 PM
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02-21-2008, 12:54 AM
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mlk22 has tried everything... in the end, changing the whole rack is the solution.
We have tried everything too.. solder play with connector, heat wrap, warm up, way before anyone has... Y? becos i'm on my second steering rack and the problem is back... i noe best the problem more than anyone else becos i'm approaching to change to my 3rd steering rack.
02-21-2008, 06:58 AM
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wow.. 3 racks in 3 years is quite bad. whats your mileage now?
roughly how long did each rack last?
wonder why we get it worse on the RHD cars... maybe its closer to the exhaust manifold? since the LHD cars steering rack torque sensor is on the other side.
roughly how long did each rack last?
wonder why we get it worse on the RHD cars... maybe its closer to the exhaust manifold? since the LHD cars steering rack torque sensor is on the other side.
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02-21-2008, 07:24 AM
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its electric, not normal in the sense that its not hydraulic. but then many many makers are using electric now. its made by showa which builds many steering racks. maybe we should send a complaint letter to CEO of showa.
02-21-2008, 07:49 PM
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Guys, when you say the problem comes back even after replacing with a new steering rack, is it the same problem? As in it shudders only at cold engine start right? Does it occur when you are driving or...?
02-21-2008, 07:56 PM
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crap...... just when i succesfully and conveniently blocked out & forgot this potential and imminent problem, i'm reminded about it again......... Hmmmm......... Better start saving up for a new rack....... odds are in favour of it failing..........
02-21-2008, 08:50 PM
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I dont mind changing the steering rack if its a permanent solution but it will come back every 30K, 40K or 50K...then its really pointless. Moreover..its not cheap. Sigh!!! Any other optional solution in sight?
02-22-2008, 12:20 AM
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02-23-2008, 12:22 AM
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someone once warned me about buying a car imported from singapore - something to do with the extreme heat frying up the wireing
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03-05-2008, 12:21 AM
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wah raoz eh..... ok, i haven't posted anything for ages but since i kana this as well so was searching for an answer and found this thread. seeing coupe07 change 3 times and still got problem, my question is if i spend a bomb on the rack and still got prob how har? sianz..... more and more probs popping up nowadays. sigh...
03-05-2008, 04:07 AM
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wah raoz eh..... ok, i haven't posted anything for ages but since i kana this as well so was searching for an answer and found this thread. seeing coupe07 change 3 times and still got problem, my question is if i spend a bomb on the rack and still got prob how har? sianz..... more and more probs popping up nowadays. sigh...
