How To Fix Power Steering On A Mazda RX8

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I go over 2 different ways of fixing the power steering (or lack there of) in your Mazda RX8.
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@trackstarflash 5 ай бұрын

After searching KZfaq and watching 2-3 other videos, yours is the only one to go over the reset lock to lock procedure. Thank you for being Thorough!

@toorandomenvi 3 жыл бұрын

if anyone ever needs this - if your steering wheel is kicking violently when you touch it the phases of the power cables are swapped! I have just finished converting my rx8 from right hand drive to left hand drive and for some reason RHD ones have the phases reversed!

@dannypowell1270 2 жыл бұрын

Most helpful video on KZfaq thank you so much!!!

@aleesharosado820 2 жыл бұрын

Love the fresh content, def subscribed this was sooo helpful!

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@LightGesture Жыл бұрын

Guess I havent done the reset right to left..... gonna do that once I again go to clean my plugs. Your engine bay looks immaculate. Cant hate a well maintained factory engine bay

@g33samedia 3 жыл бұрын

AY YOO this was so good...👏

@rufusmurphy9990 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, thanks

@solowistadado8818 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!!🙏

@ZimaletaMotors 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@MrFeButt 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, Thanks!

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@nandosarasua6615 Жыл бұрын

gonna try this tomorrow wish me luck!

@MrGanganagar Жыл бұрын

proud of you boy

@andersw2274 2 жыл бұрын

This is about Mazda 6 2009 ; ) but do you know if its possible to change steering torque sensor on the rack only? Or maby do some service on just that instead of change the whole rack? My steering is hard to right but easy to left. Thanks

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an electrical problem, im pretty sure you can change the sensor by itself, but its kinda hard to get to without removing a bunch of stuff

@andersw2274 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewcook3371 yes maby the sensor only but they dont sell it by itself.Need to change the whole steering rack. sounds crazy. Maby the diagnostic will tell something?

@independentwarriorstudiesj6847 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question in so I'm doing a swap on my RX-8, and when I bought the car the guy never gave me the key. When you turn the key on to the second position for the lights to turn on in the car does your power steering turn on then? Would the key immobilizer keep it from coming on?? When I used to have a s2000 and you would just have to turn the key to Second ignition and you would have power to your steering.

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

My power steering only engages with the engine running

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for awesome info... After cleaning the 2 bottom tray connections with silicon spray, my 2005 RX8 Power Steering still malfunctions. Though a bit stiff, I can still drive. Does anyone know if I will damage PS if I drive with faulty PS ? Thanks everyone and blessing!

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think it should damage the power steering components or just steering components, most cars are made to be able to drive without power steering in the event of an emergency.

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewcook3371 ok great info thanks 🙏 somehow I took some PS fluid out of reservoir with pump and refilled. Days later my PS returned and now has worked for 2 months. Maybe it was low. Cheers and blessings 🙏

@michaelleader8300 2 жыл бұрын

@@acemoto2319 power steering fluid? It's an electric system

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelleader8300 Thanks for correction Michael, I got PS to work after driving for awhile. Maybe I had loose battery connection. Thanks again and continued blessings 🙏👍🌞

@SizzaOnago 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried this and it didn't change anything unfortunately. - still stiff steering right and pulls to the left. ( Wheels aligned ) Any clues on other fixes? I think there are other plug I can clean but are harder to get to.... might be the next step before a rack replacement.

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

What got aligned on the car, was it a full alignment? Or was it just toe.

@callumhjorth1637 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, “Andrew”

@aureliomolina2217 2 жыл бұрын

Okay 👍

@jaimehernandez9256 2 жыл бұрын

Porque sale el combustible en la rosca de la tapa de la pompa de un Mazda rx8 2004 no está bien instalada o qué cosa ayúdame es todo

@gigiriddle6829 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew isn't there a way for me to just check my power steering fluid

@horseydestroyer9466 3 жыл бұрын

Because it has electric power steering, there is no fluid

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

Also check blinker fluids :-)

@migzz5594 3 жыл бұрын

What happens if you snap one the plastic things when removing the hoses?

@andrewcook3371 3 жыл бұрын

One of the plastic clips?

@andrewcook3371 3 жыл бұрын

Or the tubes?

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe use small plastic zip ties if plastic anchors are not replaced. Usually they keep hoses and wires from rattling and damaging moving parts.

@spooks7630 8 ай бұрын

Also note. This can happen when you disconnect your battery. I had to reset mine

@zacharyvest9448 3 жыл бұрын

Can u do the reset first?

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@emiljanogjoni7846 5 ай бұрын

No matter what i do stearing wheel is much harder turning right

@imamakeit5163 Жыл бұрын

My battery been unplugged for a year and now left steering is slightly hard but turns right normal 2009 rx8

@andrewcook3371 Жыл бұрын

If the reset didnt fix it, it might be a bushing, or ball joint issue. I assume that the car was sitting since the battery was unplugged. May need to be worked in a little bit.

@ZacharyC 3 жыл бұрын

Wait if you didn’t have power steering wasn’t it hard to get home?

@canadianadolescence939 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, It was

@pedroparker8407 3 жыл бұрын

noo i have one and i always drive it like that

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

@@pedroparker8407 How long can one drive with faulty PS? I have same issued and wondering if I can continue driving without damage. Thanks Pedro

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

Should be fine to drive without it for as long as you want, just an inconvenience. Most steering systems are designed to work without power steering in the event of an emergency.

@ZacharyC 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewcook3371 thanks

@Carlos.Rivera 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a Shinka ?

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

No just 2004 GT

@sanviti 2 жыл бұрын

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@gigiriddle6829 3 жыл бұрын

Electronic I got it

@gigiriddle6829 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew should I put connector grease on my connections after I use electronic cleaner

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

You can. This will give a better insulation. But not necessary

@ATLRIOT 2 жыл бұрын

This does not reset your power steering. This calibrates your DSC.... DSC is Dynamic Stability Control which is a different system. I don't run DSC on our race car, I do use power steering.

@andrewcook3371 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but if you disconnect your battery or anything where the power steering isnt working great this can help sometimes.