Only the GT got delivered with the Variable assistant power steering
Many run into issues like, dead power steering, lack of power in the power stearing, power steering comes and goes. And now, with over 20years on the road it become more and more of a problem. It could be mecanical problem, or a electric problem.
First check list
VAPS diagnostic test
This is a great guide on how to read and run the test ( VAPS diagnostic test ) http://www.performanceprobe.com/doit...stics/vaps.php
My problem and experiance - VAPS VALVE repair/replacement
When I had trouble with my PS, as in complety dead after the pump went out and started leaking all over the engine bay I had to drive home 340km, took of the belt and drove home with no fluid left in the system.. maybe some in the rack tough. After changing pump and added fluid, still no PS. So here we go...
I did a diagnostic test, and everything tested OK. And everything looked ok. After alot of searching i got to the VAPS valve located around the rack. It has 3 PS lines connected to it think. It has a wire down to it that should have 12V with key on engine off, it did... but no sound from the solenoid that is mounted on the VAPS valve. Got it off and it tested OK with 12V directly connected. (click sound)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...T/DSC_0696.jpg
http://youtu.be/Lk08o3cBV-E
So the valve was stuck and the spring wasnt strong enough to push it back out...leaving the rack with no pressure. Disconncected all the pipes and got it out. Alot of WD40 and extremly carefull with a flathead screwdriver not damaging the valve it started to turn around a little, ending up with this:
http://youtu.be/RmQqD7EgfuQ you have to copy this link bc of the sensored text... admin fix?
I have to ADD:
* I recommend to metal polish the valve like i did before putting it all togheter!
Now it works fine! enjoy
http://youtu.be/kcocBywdmZg
Many run into issues like, dead power steering, lack of power in the power stearing, power steering comes and goes. And now, with over 20years on the road it become more and more of a problem. It could be mecanical problem, or a electric problem.
First check list
- Fluid level, flush, add new fresh fluid.
- Overall check of the PS system, pump, pipes and rack ect.
- If you do think its electrical issue, jump right to the VAPS diagnostic
test
VAPS diagnostic test
This is a great guide on how to read and run the test ( VAPS diagnostic test ) http://www.performanceprobe.com/doit...stics/vaps.php
My problem and experiance - VAPS VALVE repair/replacement
When I had trouble with my PS, as in complety dead after the pump went out and started leaking all over the engine bay I had to drive home 340km, took of the belt and drove home with no fluid left in the system.. maybe some in the rack tough. After changing pump and added fluid, still no PS. So here we go...
I did a diagnostic test, and everything tested OK. And everything looked ok. After alot of searching i got to the VAPS valve located around the rack. It has 3 PS lines connected to it think. It has a wire down to it that should have 12V with key on engine off, it did... but no sound from the solenoid that is mounted on the VAPS valve. Got it off and it tested OK with 12V directly connected. (click sound)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...T/DSC_0696.jpg
http://youtu.be/Lk08o3cBV-E
So the valve was stuck and the spring wasnt strong enough to push it back out...leaving the rack with no pressure. Disconncected all the pipes and got it out. Alot of WD40 and extremly carefull with a flathead screwdriver not damaging the valve it started to turn around a little, ending up with this:
http://youtu.be/RmQqD7EgfuQ you have to copy this link bc of the sensored text... admin fix?
I have to ADD:
* I recommend to metal polish the valve like i did before putting it all togheter!
Now it works fine! enjoy
http://youtu.be/kcocBywdmZg
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