Steering problem
 

Hi just like to check you guy face this problem. Each day when i start my vehicle the steering seem lock and when i start to move it vibrate n become light. But after a while eveything since back to normal, so is there anything with my steering

huh??

Most car have this steering lock function. It's common. but is the vibration come from the engine or you feel it on the steering wheel?? Do you warm up the car before driving it??

Hi Er28. Is yr car a PI car? Probably u would want to check with 2F2F. He had this problem too but dont know whether is it solved till now. His is a PI 6 MT.

Yes my is a PI 4A thank, will check wt him

Bro,

I am facing the same problems recently.....Come to think of it ours abt same time rite?

Hmmm......Interesting.

If i find out anything, will post it asap.

Cheers

Bro... seemed to be all having same problem....found out recently to solve the problem..... = $1k plus.....

So, what exactly was the mystery problem that cost 1k?

so what the problem we here to share, what your workshop did that cost 1k to solve the problem, must be seriuos.

Hmm...simi taichi ah Dave?

initially would cost more than 2k.....2F2F had it fixed earlier which was more then 2k. was told the mounting i think & some other mechanical fault eg relay etc....

The cost went down recently n was told about 1k plus...n can be fixed by TG....

same same problem...expecting more.... haha

maybe can arrange for bulk discount if all were to arrange to go togther. :)

Bro I had tis problem b4 and it got worst till power steering was gone !

However I had it fixed for less than $100 ! It all boils dwn to the power steering relay as ours are electric driven ! Replaced the relay at about $45
and labour to identify and repair the electrical points.

The wrong earthing of ur wires also contribute to tis issue bcoz when we start our engine, electrical pulses are suppose to reach the relay to activate power steering, if the relay fail to get the required signal it will stall for a while !

However urs could be more serious issue, dun mind sharing wif me ! I m worried mine would reach ur stage of problem too, PM me can ?

Hmm, i hope mine is the stoopid relay problem. Will post soon whether i paid 100$ or 10 times more!

Thanks Zav Bro!

Sometimes it pays not to listen everything at face value. Either you pay $100 or $1000k for similar repairs.

The salesman who sold me my 8 also said the car sale and repair industry is one of the dirtiest.

Yup, it may be the relay problem (we hope so)... so before any replacement do test the relay 1st by replacing an ok one....iif not then too bad liao....

keep our fingers crossed :)

Wow.... I got this same problem 2 months ago right after I changed my battery. At first, I tough something need to be reset or what.

The problem goes like : When the car's engine is cold, especially in the morning; when you steer the wheel to the right, everything is fine. But when you steer the wheel to the left, it goes jerky & vibrating ...................

I have to make the sterring wheel lock to lock 3 to 4 times, then the problem will go away..................

Hopefully is just a mater of the relay problem..............

Sam, told u to drive the car into singapore river liao lor......

hehe....

Hahaha.......... Your car oor mine........??????????

Yez..all this happened after when your battery is flat or battery changed. So I suspect that something need to be reset too coz why only occured only after battery changed??!!??!!?? puzzled!

worst
 

my steering getting worst anyone know where or which workshops can solve this problem.

Went down to Garge R to install the ENDLESS brake pad & Steel braided hose. Mentioned to Wong about this problem & according to him, Most of the Type S has got this problem. All U have to do is to change the Steeling senosr and reset the
ECU. The whole process takes about 2 to 3 hours and the charges is about S$100 plus.

Have the same problem in my 2003 6MT 8. There is a torque sensor which is built in to the motor. Are you talking about the steering sensor? Someone also mentioned about the relay. where is this relay located? I ordered a power harness as suggested by many, but may be i need to change the relay or sensor. any idea where is the relay?

helloooooooo anyone in Asia solved this problem?????????

So, after u change the STEELING :mdrmed: :mdrmed: :mdrmed: sensor + reset ECU, hoseh liao?

the work shop manual does not state a steering sensor, I don have dealer here in Bangladesh, can you guys confirm me pls if possible which sensor it is or the part number?
thanks

The so call steering sensor is actually termed a ' Torque Sensor' in Mazda's inventory list .

I also have the same problem. probably the relay u mentioned earlier. Also noticed that the car used so many electrical charged parts, it dries up the batteries. i changed like 4 batteries over the last 2 years [Die hard batteries]. the worst part is no one seem to be able to solve the problem. and now since the Mazda dealers went bankrupt, i kinda given up hope.

the torque sensor is an integral part of the steering gear (motor) and cannot be purchases separately if i am not wrong.

Hi guys,

Just found this thread because I'm now havin the same stilly steering problem... so need you guys help and input.

Just wanted to know whats the final assessment of this problem??

Do we have to just change the sensor & reset ECU or change relay?? Have the other guys in this forum with this problem fixed it yet and if so what really needs to be changed?

Thanks

Dave

:wiggle:
The only 1 thing that I'm 100% sure to fix the problem is by change the entire sterring rack (it comes with the motor attached to it).

I've change that and it solve the problem.

Heard about people mentioning changing the torque sensor but nobody has one that in Singpaore yet....correct me if I am wrong.

2F2F formerly!!

dude whats the damage on that.

I think when i hear the price i will sweat sia.

derrick (low rider) problem is solved........ at quite a low cost... he is still observing now. If successful, will let u noe....

Another question to you guys...

How potentially dangerous is this silly problem and how fast does the problem progress and get worse??

Am I supposed to avoid driving altogether ideally or just pray and hope for the best when driving and just take it real slow....


Dave

Good to hear Derrick has found a lower cost solution. I guess it is to replace the torque sensor.

BTW, the entire steering rack cost about $1700-$1800, not including labour. Luckily mine change during warranty (3yrs) period.

Note: Initially, it vibrate when engine is very cold, then also virbate when engine is slightly warm (after parked for 2-3 hrs).

Thanks for the update dude.

Actually it depends on luck. virus has this problem but hasnt gotten any worse but as for me its quite bad. Was exiting rochor and turning to suntec. The whole steering wheel jerked bout 5 times while turning, luckily its only five.

You just need to take it slow especially in corners thats all and try not to speed. Dont worry i am still driving mine everyday, love the car too much to let it stay in the parking lot for 1 day. :D

Funny how this problem started...just out of the blue one day when startin up...

Its also wierd why when warmed up that the problem goes away... if there was some electrical or mechanical fault that shouldnt be the case at all...

The darn thing is my cars a PI hance no more warranty liao..shucks....just hope the problem doesn't get worse for my case too... currently is just a mild shudder in the am start up..

Dave :sad:

solution
 

So did anyone found any solution to solve the problem yet, was told by GR that just need to replace the sensor. But been waiting for few months still no news from them. So i think to source for any place to get it replace fast before anything happen to me. Please advise

many cars have come, and almost all have different solutions. Some change the relay, problem solved. Some doesnt. Serious case is change the entire steering rack. Confirm solve problem. If u r lucky, change the sensor, it may solve. If it does not, big face u have to change the steering rack.

check
 

So can i came down to your workshop to have it check n solve

ok