Power Steering Problem

btwilson86 · 03-24-2013, 05:30 PM

Is it difficult to turn the wheel regardless of RPM, or is it only difficult at idle? If only at idle/low RPM, check that the vacuum line running from the accordion hose (after the AFM) to the power steering pump is attached. I've found that tends to be overlooked during reassembly of the intake piping.

interested! · 03-25-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by btwilson86

Is it difficult to turn the wheel regardless of RPM, or is it only difficult at idle? If only at idle/low RPM, check that the vacuum line running from the accordion hose (after the AFM) to the power steering pump is attached. I've found that tends to be overlooked during reassembly of the intake piping.

Hi! On my 7MGTE , this flexible small black hose is under and attaches to - the large hose at the Turbo intake -attaches to a right angled pipe -- easily overlooked , nearly forgotten this several times .

Bill Vun · 04-07-2013, 09:30 AM

Hi all,

Apologies for taking so long to reply but thanks for the advice. I followed the trail of the wire and found it wasn't plugged in. When I plugged it in she worked a treat.

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Bill.

interested! · 04-07-2013, 10:26 AM

Hi Bill , The beauty of this forum are the variety of replies and possible cures for problems , very pleased that you found an answer and cured the power steering problem by reconnecting the loom . Question? did the repairers torque the head to the higher limit as recommended by this forum ? , retorqued mine ( 7MGTE ) to 75 ft lbs after 500 miles . Happy motoring .

03-24-2013, 05:30 PM	#1
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Is it difficult to turn the wheel regardless of RPM, or is it only difficult at idle? If only at idle/low RPM, check that the vacuum line running from the accordion hose (after the AFM) to the power steering pump is attached. I've found that tends to be overlooked during reassembly of the intake piping. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

04-07-2013, 10:26 AM	#4
interested! 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: redhill surrey uk Posts: 142	Power Steering Problems Hi Bill , The beauty of this forum are the variety of replies and possible cures for problems , very pleased that you found an answer and cured the power steering problem by reconnecting the loom . Question? did the repairers torque the head to the higher limit as recommended by this forum ? , retorqued mine ( 7MGTE ) to 75 ft lbs after 500 miles . Happy motoring . Last edited by interested!; 04-07-2013 at 10:33 AM. Reason: extra info

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04-07-2013, 09:30 AM	#3
Bill Vun Stock Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 2	Hi all, Apologies for taking so long to reply but thanks for the advice. I followed the trail of the wire and found it wasn't plugged in. When I plugged it in she worked a treat. Thanks for your help. Regards, Bill.