No power steering pump or fluid?
Racer
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From: Acworth, Ga
Funny story on this topic.
Last month I paid to get my oil changed by a shop (mistake) but none the less. Guy at oil shop said, "whelp, you see, we checked your all your fluids including transmission, oil, wiper, power steering, and your coolant, all looked good"
To that i responded, "thanks but how full was the power stearing, can you show me how to check this, its been really hard to turn lately", he stared back at me for a while. I asked for my keys. Will NOT return there.
Last month I paid to get my oil changed by a shop (mistake) but none the less. Guy at oil shop said, "whelp, you see, we checked your all your fluids including transmission, oil, wiper, power steering, and your coolant, all looked good"
To that i responded, "thanks but how full was the power stearing, can you show me how to check this, its been really hard to turn lately", he stared back at me for a while. I asked for my keys. Will NOT return there.
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great stories guys
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In case anyone reading this thread is serious about maintaining their electric power steering:
Yes, you do need to do maintenance. Acura recommends replacing the AA batteries every 2 years. The batteries are located behind the horn button on the steering wheel. Do it before they get too weak and you start to lose steering assist. I'm putting Energizers in when I service mine.
Yes, you do need to do maintenance. Acura recommends replacing the AA batteries every 2 years. The batteries are located behind the horn button on the steering wheel. Do it before they get too weak and you start to lose steering assist. I'm putting Energizers in when I service mine.
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Ya'll got it wrong. Those AA batteries are the rechargeable kind. They recharge when you turn the steering wheel. So maintenance is pretty easy, don't drive in a straight line for too long!
No lie...glad that Mr.NC asked those questions first...saved me the embarrassment of asking them thinking you guys are serious. Assholes.
Btw, do the DIY on power steering flush Mr.NC...we could all use a good laugh now...and I bet there'll be one or two people who'll take your DIY seriously.
Btw, do the DIY on power steering flush Mr.NC...we could all use a good laugh now...and I bet there'll be one or two people who'll take your DIY seriously.
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please do a DIY! i can barely make a turn nowadays, the wheel is so heavy. i tried swapping the batteries but im afraid of pulling up the steering wheel because of the airbag ='( and my dealer wants 249.99 for a power steering flush. HALP MEH PULEASE
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Here's an iffy lube story from a few years back.
For those of you not familiar with Audi, the tranny is sealed - no dipstic. To change the tranny fluid (lifetime according to Audi but should probably be changed prior to 100k miles) you need to let the car sit for a few hours and you need an Audi/VW specific scan tool to reset some stuff - in addition to a special tool to fill in the fluid. None of which Iffy Lube has.
Audi/VW uses a coolant that is made to Audi/VW specs. It is not interchangeable with the green stuff or with the "compatible with everything" coolant.
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=14870843
For those of you not familiar with Audi, the tranny is sealed - no dipstic. To change the tranny fluid (lifetime according to Audi but should probably be changed prior to 100k miles) you need to let the car sit for a few hours and you need an Audi/VW specific scan tool to reset some stuff - in addition to a special tool to fill in the fluid. None of which Iffy Lube has.
Audi/VW uses a coolant that is made to Audi/VW specs. It is not interchangeable with the green stuff or with the "compatible with everything" coolant.
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=14870843
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Everybody knows that turning left requires left requires more power. Accordingly, the batteries are good for 4 hours of right turns, but only 2 hours of left turns. Sheesh - what is wrong with you guys? Is everyone in this thread a noob?
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You guys! Giving all this info to the OP might confuse him. We gotta relate the information to his predicament.
...so, OP, are you posting because your steering has problems? Any aftermarket accessories? I heard HIDs or LEDs sometimes draw power from the AA batteries that power the electric steering. Are you sure that the last time you brought it in for service they used Energizers? Sometimes those pesky stealership or lube shops will use generic brand batteries which really will affect the performance of your car!!
...so, OP, are you posting because your steering has problems? Any aftermarket accessories? I heard HIDs or LEDs sometimes draw power from the AA batteries that power the electric steering. Are you sure that the last time you brought it in for service they used Energizers? Sometimes those pesky stealership or lube shops will use generic brand batteries which really will affect the performance of your car!!
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You guys! Giving all this info to the OP might confuse him. We gotta relate the information to his predicament.
...so, OP, are you posting because your steering has problems? Any aftermarket accessories? I heard HIDs or LEDs sometimes draw power from the AA batteries that power the electric steering. Are you sure that the last time you brought it in for service they used Energizers? Sometimes those pesky stealership or lube shops will use generic brand batteries which really will affect the performance of your car!!
...so, OP, are you posting because your steering has problems? Any aftermarket accessories? I heard HIDs or LEDs sometimes draw power from the AA batteries that power the electric steering. Are you sure that the last time you brought it in for service they used Energizers? Sometimes those pesky stealership or lube shops will use generic brand batteries which really will affect the performance of your car!!
