R53 Power Steering only works when cold
#1
R53 Power Steering only works when cold
My 2003 S has started having power steering problems. I replaced the fan cause it was seized and I have changed the fluid out, but the power steering only works for 30-45 minutes of driving before it cuts out.
The weird thing is some times I turn the car off at a light, turn it back on, and the power steering works, for a minute or two. Is there anything else I can do? or am I yet another victim of a power steering pump failure?
The weird thing is some times I turn the car off at a light, turn it back on, and the power steering works, for a minute or two. Is there anything else I can do? or am I yet another victim of a power steering pump failure?
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#3
bummer, good to know though and mine's an 03 with 138,000 miles so I guess it's not the end of the world, sure is an expensive part though.
does anybody know if driving it without the power steering pump functioning hurts anything else? I might need to drive it for a while until I get the pump, but would rather avoid damaging anything else.
does anybody know if driving it without the power steering pump functioning hurts anything else? I might need to drive it for a while until I get the pump, but would rather avoid damaging anything else.
#5
I asked a few people about this and they all said that you aren't damaging anything but its very hard to drive at low speeds most drove their cars for about 6 months before replacing it.
To me -- it is just WAY too difficult to park and make turns... not to mention parallel park.
I ordered my power steering pump from Way Motorworks and it is being installed on Saturday AM. So in total my car will have been down for about 2 weeks.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-pow...ring-pump.html
It doesn't feel like I am damaging anything but I don't like how much it feels like I am putting strain on components -- for example -- the fact that I can feel the rubber shifting on the steering wheel from the sheer level of force required to turn when stationary I do not like.
To me -- it is just WAY too difficult to park and make turns... not to mention parallel park.
I ordered my power steering pump from Way Motorworks and it is being installed on Saturday AM. So in total my car will have been down for about 2 weeks.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-pow...ring-pump.html
It doesn't feel like I am damaging anything but I don't like how much it feels like I am putting strain on components -- for example -- the fact that I can feel the rubber shifting on the steering wheel from the sheer level of force required to turn when stationary I do not like.
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We have an article here http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...eplacement.htm if you need a reference guide on replacing the power steering pump.
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