midtownjack
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- VS V8 Statesman
Had heavy steering in my VS Statesman (not insanely heavy but certainly not feather light as they should be). Auto electrician noted it was throwing an Power Steering "open circuit" code, plus the rack leaked PS Fluid so I replaced the rack with one from a wreck I had. The new rack has made the steering even heavier and rather unpleasant to drive....presumably possibly due to new (tighter) Tie Rod Ends and inoperable Variatronic Power Assist.
Now admittedly this one MAY have another bad solenoid in it, however from memory the wrecked statesman it was in steered okay and it seems coincidental this will be the second heavy rack in the car. Plus using my mechanic's (all be it different scan tool) says the Power Steering system isn't showing any codes. Tried resetting the BCM with the Fuel Pump fuse but doesn't seem to reset? Had the battery off for an hour or so and no change. Wiring loom for the rack is definitely connected up by the pump.
Possibly the pump on its way out? Anyone have any other ideas; mechanical or auto electrical?
Now admittedly this one MAY have another bad solenoid in it, however from memory the wrecked statesman it was in steered okay and it seems coincidental this will be the second heavy rack in the car. Plus using my mechanic's (all be it different scan tool) says the Power Steering system isn't showing any codes. Tried resetting the BCM with the Fuel Pump fuse but doesn't seem to reset? Had the battery off for an hour or so and no change. Wiring loom for the rack is definitely connected up by the pump.
Possibly the pump on its way out? Anyone have any other ideas; mechanical or auto electrical?