Think I'm having a power steering problem..
#1
Think I'm having a power steering problem..
Okay so I noticed 3 days ago a slight grind/uneasyness in the wheel taking sharp turns under 20 mph. especially way slower. Anyways it has been getting worse and I'm going to take my 8 to my mechanic and have him check it out. I figured I'd ask you guys in the meantime. I just got done driving for 20 minutes here on my lunch break, and I could now feel the problem while taking normal and fast turns as well. It seems like an uneasiness, and then ill get the "grind". It's hard to explain. I've never had this problem so I'm guessing it's something with my power steering motor, or with the power steering fluid levels. My car has 73k miles so it could be wear related. I have dry steered the wheel before, not excessively, but I know I've done it. I now know it's really bad, and I won't ever do it again.
What do ya'll think?
What do ya'll think?
#6
on his 3rd rx8
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hmmmm i think youre getting condensation in your PS connector, since its right above the radiator moisture tends to build up and corrode the little metal prongs on the inside...
fix it- remove your airbox, then remove the tray underneath the airbox, youll see the PS connector right above the radiator, pull it apart, youll see metal prongs on the inside of it, clean em out with canned air ( you know that stuff to clean your keyboard with) spray em down reall good, dab some dielectric connector protector grease, plug back in and it should work fine....its happend to me before. you might wanna try that
fix it- remove your airbox, then remove the tray underneath the airbox, youll see the PS connector right above the radiator, pull it apart, youll see metal prongs on the inside of it, clean em out with canned air ( you know that stuff to clean your keyboard with) spray em down reall good, dab some dielectric connector protector grease, plug back in and it should work fine....its happend to me before. you might wanna try that
#7
Ok I am going to try that. Does this scenario correlate with my PS issue too?
The last month or so when I turn on my car in the morning the Engine Coolant light will go on, but as soon as I start driving it goes away (within 10 seconds or less..sometimes it wont come on at all). Haven't seen any problem with my coolant levels so I wrote it off as a sensor malfunction..
Thanks for the help doze
The last month or so when I turn on my car in the morning the Engine Coolant light will go on, but as soon as I start driving it goes away (within 10 seconds or less..sometimes it wont come on at all). Haven't seen any problem with my coolant levels so I wrote it off as a sensor malfunction..
Thanks for the help doze
#11
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...+turning+wheel
Its very similiar to this problem. Now I'm trying to decide if I should take it to my mechanic or to the local mazda dealer (who I hate lol).
Its very similiar to this problem. Now I'm trying to decide if I should take it to my mechanic or to the local mazda dealer (who I hate lol).
#12
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
it's low on power steering fluid!
(sorry, couldn't resist...)
(sorry, couldn't resist...)
#15
well the local dealership took me to the D.A. for a check that bounced a year ago. But honestly they shouldn't have a problem doing work for me still..right? That was the only issue we've really had.
Besides them I'd have to take my car all the way to Denver which would be annoying.
Besides them I'd have to take my car all the way to Denver which would be annoying.
#17
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iTrader: (7)
their account department will know about the check, the service writers shouldn't have a clue.
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