Help I have a problem with my power steering
03-16-2007, 12:19 PM
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i had no problems at all till lunch time today....
the dealer also seemed to think it was due to the harness.
they're calling me now asking about what's hooked up to the pcm (the interceptor-x), they claim their system can't talk to the pcm with it in the way. so they're disconnecting stuff now.
the dealer also seemed to think it was due to the harness.
they're calling me now asking about what's hooked up to the pcm (the interceptor-x), they claim their system can't talk to the pcm with it in the way. so they're disconnecting stuff now.
04-10-2007, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by snkpkp
Did you not fix your car yet? I see your last most in 2005 on this matter. does your car still have the problem? My power steering is hard to steer in the morning until the engine warms up. Dealers have no clue. Nor does the EPS warning light come up to identify the problem.
Its such a pain to troubleshoot since it only does it in the mornings after the cars been sitting for 12+ hours so the dealer can only test it once a day. Cars going back to the dealer tomorrow so ill see what happens.
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04-10-2007, 07:04 PM
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I feel your pain brother. Mine went out today as well, while I was trying to manuever down I-80...at least I wasn't attempting a high speed 90 deg turn! I felt like I was driving a 79 Buick, having to use 2 hand to turn.
I was surprised to find out that there isn't a power steering resevoir.
Anyhow, taking it to the stealership tomorrow...am hoping it'll be a quick fix.
I was surprised to find out that there isn't a power steering resevoir.
Anyhow, taking it to the stealership tomorrow...am hoping it'll be a quick fix.
04-19-2007, 12:36 PM
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They replaced the harness the first time I took it to them and it didnt fix it. This time they did the rack for sure since my alignment was all out of whack.
04-19-2007, 01:31 PM
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This has been going on for weeks. The car was there 3 different times to fix this problem and the first thing they told me they replaced the wiring harness. I never saw the part so no idea if they really replaced it or not. Several weeks passed before I bothered to take it to them again.
The second time I brought the car in was because of a dead alternator after my check battery light came on and everything electrical in the car started shutting down on me. I mentioned the steering problem wasnt fixed and they told me it might be because of a low voltage problem caused by a failing alternator. Made sense at the time.
When that didnt fix it I brought it back and they had the car for 2 days before they called me and told me they would replace the steering rack. They also asked me for my wheel locks and like I said before when I got the car back my alignment was all screwed up. I never bothered to ask them why they didnt align the car but im assuming its because my cars lowered with aftermarket wheels so I took it to a trusted alignment shop to get the work done.
I think they did what they said they did. Ive been there about a dozen times with various other problems and I havent caught them on a lie yet.
The second time I brought the car in was because of a dead alternator after my check battery light came on and everything electrical in the car started shutting down on me. I mentioned the steering problem wasnt fixed and they told me it might be because of a low voltage problem caused by a failing alternator. Made sense at the time.
When that didnt fix it I brought it back and they had the car for 2 days before they called me and told me they would replace the steering rack. They also asked me for my wheel locks and like I said before when I got the car back my alignment was all screwed up. I never bothered to ask them why they didnt align the car but im assuming its because my cars lowered with aftermarket wheels so I took it to a trusted alignment shop to get the work done.
I think they did what they said they did. Ive been there about a dozen times with various other problems and I havent caught them on a lie yet.
04-20-2007, 06:03 PM
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Who know about that?
Report Date : April 20, 2007 at 06:59 PM
SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER : 10020973
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2005
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2006
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2007
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Report Date : April 20, 2007 at 06:59 PM
SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER : 10020973
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2005
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2006
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
Make : MAZDA Model : RX-8 Year : 2007
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Service Bulletin Num : 0103906 Date of Bulletin: SEP 07, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020973
Component: STEERING
Summary:
MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR MODULE SELF TEST SHOWS FAIL. *KB
04-27-2007, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
mine just died this morning. was fine on the way to work. when i got in for lunch, it had the steering light on, and i had to turn the steering wheel with two hands...
dropped it off at the dealer today. they said it will be taken care of by monday...
meanwhile nissan rental car.
dropped it off at the dealer today. they said it will be taken care of by monday...
meanwhile nissan rental car.
edit: will i have to drive to to the dealer? or will they tow it under warranty? it's 10 miles away and it's raining like *** outside, i doubt i can make it
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04-29-2007, 04:13 PM
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guys it happened to me as well, i brought it to my mechanic who happens to be my first cousin,,,, he removed the negative pole for couple of minutes, and put it back.
The electrical steering that we have, restarted ok. Now is ok.
The electrical steering that we have, restarted ok. Now is ok.
04-29-2007, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MrSuicideDoor
this sucks, this just happened to me 3 minutes ago because ihad to move my car. WTF
edit: will i have to drive to to the dealer? or will they tow it under warranty? it's 10 miles away and it's raining like *** outside, i doubt i can make it
edit: will i have to drive to to the dealer? or will they tow it under warranty? it's 10 miles away and it's raining like *** outside, i doubt i can make it
04-29-2007, 04:22 PM
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guys it happened to me as well, i brought it to my mechanic who happens to be my first cousin,,,, he removed the negative pole for couple of minutes, and put it back.
The electrical steering that we have, restarted ok. Now is ok.
The electrical steering that we have, restarted ok. Now is ok.
05-04-2009, 11:10 AM
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Sorry to drag up an old thread but I am beginning to have power steering issues. So far it seems that removing the negative pole on the battery resets the issue which is why I choose to revive this thread.
08-15-2009, 12:01 AM
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well, add me to the club....
08-15-2009, 12:02 AM
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I'l be swinging by my dealership tomorrow to see if I can get the updated harness.
I'm hoping that fixes things; got a road trip out to AZ planned for next weekend.
I'm hoping that fixes things; got a road trip out to AZ planned for next weekend.
08-15-2009, 04:04 AM
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