Wheel locked up after power steering issues. Need help!
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Wheel locked up after power steering issues. Need help!
So my 04 rx8 had power steering issues, i cleaned the connections and eliminated the connections under the coolant overflow. It worked great for a few months then again issues but this time worse. There were 3 times where the wheel became too heavy to turn. Well then i was pulling out of my driveway and the wheel completely seized up. I backed it back into my driveway crooked with the wheels locked at a 45 degree angle. I also ran independent wires from the eps module right to the tork sensor. The wheel is frozen solid this time. The last time it seemed to break free. My battery also died from the car sitting. The DSC off light is flashing, and traction control is solid. I am buying a new rack and pinion tomorrow. Is there anything else it could be? Im stumped.
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If the rack is seized you will still feel like the steering wheel will turn a bit. That is the slack in the steering column and the u joints. If the ignition is locked it will feel more solid...and like it is stuck closer to the steering wheel.
I guess you could undo one of the steering shaft u joints to check it out as well....
I guess you could undo one of the steering shaft u joints to check it out as well....
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Ok i completely removed the wheel locking mechanism. The wheel still is locked up. I also loosened both bolts on the U joints. I sprayed them with penetrating oil but it still won't free up. The u joints dont look binded up so im assuming its something in the rack and pinion assembly. I am going to replace that tomorrow.