andreasy

I would apreciate some help in regards to this problem:

When I start my car in the morning and use reverse to exit my garage, I feel the steering wheel very very hard and if I try to turn it left or right, I can feel it as if it jumps on a broken base (Sorry I don't know how to explain better in English). It's like the servo is not working and it remains very hard. As soon as I exit, it goes back to normal and it's softer.

If my anyone can understand my explanation, please tell me if this is a problem and if there is anything I could do to fix it. If not, just ignore my post.

carbonRX8

iTrader: (1)

So it is only in reverse? Only when car has been sitting? Any MIL?

Interesting thread from the past.

andreasy

Thanks. I'm studying now the thread you posted although I don't have turbo. I'm completely stock.

Yes, it happens only when cold. About reverse I guess it's a no because I have noticed the same hardness even before attempting to go reverse so it happens regardless the gear but it's only in the morning. I have no lights for this but it didn't happen all of a sudden. I have been noticing this for a while but it has been getting worse after some time so maybe at some point in time it fails as well.

Now, if it's a complecated procedure I'd rather leave it for the mechanic as my engineering knowledge is limited. I can only do it myself as long as it is a simple part replacement without need to disassemble big parts. From what I saw in those diagrams I hough it will be hard for me.

carbonRX8

iTrader: (1)

It has been a while since I read up on this issue. It is pretty clear that your power steering is in a state of some kinda fail.

As I recall, there was an issue with coolant spraying on the connector. Have you overheated recently?

In anycase, I seem to recall that the connector isn't well protected. Your issue may be solved by simply cleaning that connector.

I would be best if you or a mechanically inclined friend attempt this before you go to a shop. Shops dont like to do stuff that is cheap and easy to do. You might not get the best info there unless you have a good relationship with them.

Please try searching (here on this forum) "Power steering failure" and "steering cold"

andreasy

Thanks for your help. I didn't face any overheat but we do have ver hot summer here.

Is the connector easy to reach without the need to remove bumpers or any large parts? I like to do those things on my own when I know which part to touch.