Thank you

Not to mention $$$ you saved us. Thanks!

What tool did u use for the black bolts I can’t get mine

I noticed that it calls to be recalibrated. Could you tell me if I have to have fix assist scanner to recalibrate or can I just use a harbour freight scan tool to do this? The dealer told us before that they couldn't get a scan tool to work on our car for some reason. Thanks so much if you have the time to respond.

@@christopherw4527 Sorry for the late reply, the notification showed up in a different email folder. I can't tell you if fix assist works or not as I have not used that brand or any scanners from Harbor freight. I've used GM factory scanners, Snap-on and Matco scanners. I would assume any decent full fledged scan tool with special functions menu will be capable of it. A generic Code Reader or scanner that only does powertrain/airbag/abs probably won't because you have to communicate with the Electric power steering module(computer) to be able to access this special function. There are two calibrations to do. One is torque sensor calibration, the other is steering angle sensor calibration. there may be one other one i'm forgetting. Hope this still helps after 5 months

@@brandonlangenfeld9814 Thanks for the reply. I actually have the car still, but it is literally buried under snow which has now turned to ice. I'll be able to check it in another month or so. I'm considering buying high nickel scan tool this spring. I think you are right on the two different calibrations if I remember correctly.

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Sorry four yrs late but did the. Service ESC & power steering and occasionally the trac control warning lights come on for yours as well?

@@Fallenlyrics218hey did you fix yours?

Glad it was able to help!

Thank you. I'm not good at videoing so it got a little messed up with the landscape and portrait mode. Thanks for the feedback

What size bit did you use for the bolts? He doesn't say.

@@AzvarrXBLI used a 13

Correction 7/16 bolt.

and what was the result?

What was the result?

what was the result?

I changed mine but I fixed the problem but my sterring is crocked and pulling right

Hey bro my question is how did you come up with the source of the issue? So my Chevy Malibu whenever I turn it on it shakes and my dashboard tells mentions power steering? Do you think I need to change the motor and the sensor into a brand new one?

By the way it is a 2009 Chevy Malibu also

It sounds like your sensor wasn't lined up/installed properly. Very critical for calibrating.

Do you remember what tool you used for the black bolts

@@weecha7063 I only needed to remove the 2 front bolts. I believe they were 13m.. socket with an extension. I did pull and replace the whole column and motor assembly.

@@GeorgeHamberhill thank you

I had the same problem. I figured out what happened was when I put the replacement torque sensor in there's a pin that holds it in place from spinning. I had to remove the PIN before I put the torque sensor in so it turned which makes it out of alignment. You have to leave that pin in and instead turn the shaft so that the torque sensor gets put on properly. Does that make sense?

Mine had to be calibrated with a scan tool took 5 minutes

That's good news. Not sure about the message though. We did not have a message on ours. It might reset. You might unhook the battery for 5-10 minutes and it might clear itself

How did you replace the sensor on the shack of the steering wheel

I have the same issue. My ps just went out but occasionally works then goes back out so I'm thinking it's a sensor first.

Steering wheel would not center and would lock up when attempting to turn. There was also a message on the DIC. We turned the assembly all the way to one lock, then counted the full turns to the other lock. Divide that number by 2 and turn back that many. Should be close to center.

Ok so take the old assembly off off and use the steering wheel to center the new one?

Without making the video, I could probably complete this again in roughly 30 minutes to an hour

Without the knowledge of doing it once already, probably 1 to 2 hours

That’s my question?

Elbow grease!

We did not. I am not sure if it was because these parts were used or not. However, we didn't have to have any calibrations done.

Your clock spring may be broken. You have to be careful with them. They are really fragile.

Do u know what tool you used for the back bolts

This is my exact problem today 🤦🏾‍♀️ I don’t have 560 some dollars for repairs right now smh

Hey random question my guy. When these go bad is it possible for it to steer hard one way and normal the other? Or am i'm more probable to have a front end issue?

It's been a while, but I think one of the splines is bigger than the others. Look closely at the spline sizes

It's almost never the motor from what I've heard. The sensor going bad tells the motor to constantly twitch the wheel.

Godwin Thompson I just got quoted $840 for just the torque sensor. GM or dealership won’t cover. I’ve already had the ESC sensor paid for and replaced once a few months before GM put out the “special repairs” notice/recall/warranty replacement, and they would not reimburse me for that. Second time the entire system went out and was actually covered. 6 months ago paid $600 again for just the ESC sensor and now want $840 for torque sensor. If I can change a headlight on this car, bet I can replace this sensor. Thank you for the video!

I got quoted $470 for the motor and $200 for torque sensor. I got the entire assembly for $125 at the yard. I am confident I can do this repair with your tutorial video and using forums for research. You truly are a life saver!

Try working on mopar or ford lol

@@bojackson6714 '73 fury sports to 2007 Ford focus'

@@DapwayBeatz impressive whole school cars are a piece of cake thats what i do but these new ford and mopars are hell..

I am not sure. Has it locked up on you? Is there an ESC message?

@@brandonmorrison1409 No sir.. Hasn't locked up, no messages on the dash and it's smooth except for the twitch. I started googling things because i know nothing about the electric power steering and saw all these issues for the GM cars.

If it was recent that the dealer serviced it, you might take it back to them and have them inspect it again. Sounds like they didn't fix it properly the first time.

Did you figure out what was wrong?

Replace the BCM

I'm not 100% sure but, from what research I have done, the sensors and motors are interchangeable. So the bolt locations for all the panels might be different, but once you get to it, the rest should be the same.

Vinnie Rowz Probably the same on Pontiac G6 My Electronic Power steering went on my my Pontiac G6 Its all these clips & panels that have to be removed for one Piece of shit part that goes without warning

What's the reason u change that

It's the same I have an 06 G6 with this bs EPS and mines scary af wish it would just stop working till I can get the time and parts from a junkyard to replace lol

We did not have to program it. We just made sure that the steering wheel was centered between the rotations. We turned it lock to lock and counted full turns. Then went back to center.

I had to have mine calibrated. Had nothing to do with lining up steering wheel

@@BreannaFranks-Softball-SSCFRHP Did yours have a mind of its own and turn the wheels to full lock? I just put a new sensor on my sister's car and it did that.. I'm hoping that a calibration will fix that problem!

Ben Anderson I had one do that too!

@@benanderson8851 did calibration fix that locking ?

It's at the bottom of the column. It all has to come out to change

I cannot say for sure. I have not done a 2007. However, if it has electronic steering, I would feel confident in saying the process would be relatively close.

Thanks for this video I'm just hoping its as easy to change as u made it look on this video Thank you

By looking

We bought a used unit and spent about $100 for the motor and the sensor assembly.

Nine out of ten times its the torque sensor that gos bad,there was a recall on these parts but Goodluck trying to get GM to honor them...

@@mistyrice4758 you think I could get lucky

I am not sure. They have a designated amount of time they charge that is preset by a labor guide. Each and every possible job is already predetermined based on vehicle options. Labor and parts is usually pretty close to 50/50 at a dealership.

After regrouping and deep breaths, i got it

I have not done a 2018 yet, I would do a little research before diving into it

That is the same problem that this vehicle was having.

Ok... perfect gonna order a new one today. Great video man. Did a good deed for all of us

Brandon Morrison hey Brandon did you replace your pump too cause I’m still having the same problem. Still vibrating but the wheel is super loose. When I plug the power steering pump into the power steering assist is when it starts acting up

I am not sure. Our issue went away when replaced the motor and torque sensor

I did not have to have these programmed. I am not sure if we got lucky or what. The car is still going strong with no steering issues

@@brandonmorrison1409 thanks for the quick reply. Mine isn't acting up anymore either.