power steering
Hi guys,
Today i was driving from work like 10min and suddenly steering wheel felt so heavy to turn. Few min later ok, then again heavy. I was driving again later and after starting car for like 10min everything is ok, then feels heavy again and normal again lol. Its jumping every few min :) Any idea what to do? I have 2004 rx8 with 47k miles. I bought it from kia dealer. So when i have problem i go to them, not to mazda right? (my ac is blowing hot air no matter what i set-its not that bad actually since its cold outside) |
Originally Posted by shodan
(Post 2333917)
Any idea what to do?
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/power-steering-failure-107481/ https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/problem-steering-help-136258/ |
why would you take it to the kia dealer? do they have a certified mazda master tech and the proper diagnostic equipment?
i dont think so |
MAZDA!!!!!not kia.....mazda good kia bad
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i would follow mm's advice, since if u had bought it used, any warranty u woulda got was drivetrain, aka engine, transmission, maybe cat... not power steering.
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maybe you need more power steering fluid? just a guess
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Check you connections.
woahitssid, when have you checked the power steering fluid? |
Originally Posted by woahitssid
(Post 2334083)
maybe you need more power steering fluid? just a guess
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i have some in my garage, i bet i can mount it in a can and attach it to my intake...
FYI... read ur manual on assited steering.. |
yes let me know what the problem is.. i have that same problem when i turn right
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 2333934)
Hmm, maybe SEARCH?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=107481 https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=136258 |
Yeah, follow the advice -- I monkeyed around with the foolish connector more than once with only brief success but the real fix is to direct-solder those wires.
There is a supposedly "improved" wiring subharness for over $100 that is reported to fix this problem, but imo it's totally not worth it when you can cut the connector out and solder the wires directly in less than half the time it takes to pull the subharness. And then it's 100% fixed for all time. |
Originally Posted by xsnipersgox
(Post 2334954)
when he say tat he means READ, this will answer ur question.
feels hard for like 15 sec then feels loose for another minute then again. (Time vary). Ill go on monday to check it. Wonder how much i have to pay... |
ECPS control unit was failing :)
No idea whats that but got new one and working perfectly Ang got new temperature control. heating in the morning :lol2: My Toyota warranty covered all :) --EDIT Power steering died again lol |
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 2333934)
Hmm, maybe SEARCH?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=107481 https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=136258 i did a few search before i came into the issue and problems section. non of the above thread pop up.:lol2: |
disconnected all cables, cleaned and same stuff.
Didn't helped (at least now i know how to change airfilter in less then 3min :) ) Another visit to mazda on monday. And it was working fine for 2 days :( |
hmmm... i checked mine and the connectors was fine.
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this time they said it steering rack.
getting new one tomorrow. Those problemscare actually usefull. now I can disconnect All connectors and clean in 20min LOL |
When it still keeps acting up, consider the soldering advice. ;)
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dam ima try to get mine fixed this weekend hopfully at avondale mazda. i remember one time i was out of warrenty on my mazda 6 and i had blew my transmission going 126mph and they replaced it for me free. but yeah i check my connectors and clean mine and did not work. i just dont want to come out of pocket
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Got new steering rack.
Works goods so far, hope it stays that way. Good that i bought that warranty from dealer \o/ |
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