power steering failure (P/S light)
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power steering failure (P/S light)
Hi folks,
I have about 4500~~ miles on my 2006 RX400H. And tonight the P/S light apeared on my gauge.
I cant barely turn the wheel to get out of my driveway.
Is there anyway I can fix the P/S myself? How did this happen? Can I prevent this from happening again in the future??
I am beginning to question Lexus quality. If I can't fix this myself, i'll just bring it back to Lexus to fix the p/s and get my 5000 miles free service.
Thanks.
I have about 4500~~ miles on my 2006 RX400H. And tonight the P/S light apeared on my gauge.
I cant barely turn the wheel to get out of my driveway.
Is there anyway I can fix the P/S myself? How did this happen? Can I prevent this from happening again in the future??
I am beginning to question Lexus quality. If I can't fix this myself, i'll just bring it back to Lexus to fix the p/s and get my 5000 miles free service.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jerryray
I am sure that pump is electric. Check the fuse panel?
Best of luck, and Welcome to CL!
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Thank you for the warm welcome.
I checked the fuse panel already. The P/S use a 7.5 fuse. no 26. No blown fuse. All other fuses are fine too.
I am going to call Bay Ridge Lexus tomorrow morning. Hopefully they can squeeze me in to repair this problem . Is really sux when I have to park at a tight spot today.
Will keep you guys updated on the repair. Thank God for factory warranty coverage.
I checked the fuse panel already. The P/S use a 7.5 fuse. no 26. No blown fuse. All other fuses are fine too.
I am going to call Bay Ridge Lexus tomorrow morning. Hopefully they can squeeze me in to repair this problem . Is really sux when I have to park at a tight spot today.
Will keep you guys updated on the repair. Thank God for factory warranty coverage.
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This is a safety issue...
Originally Posted by turbostang
Thank you for the warm welcome.
I checked the fuse panel already. The P/S use a 7.5 fuse. no 26. No blown fuse. All other fuses are fine too.
I am going to call Bay Ridge Lexus tomorrow morning. Hopefully they can squeeze me in to repair this problem . Is really sux when I have to park at a tight spot today.
Will keep you guys updated on the repair. Thank God for factory warranty coverage.
I checked the fuse panel already. The P/S use a 7.5 fuse. no 26. No blown fuse. All other fuses are fine too.
I am going to call Bay Ridge Lexus tomorrow morning. Hopefully they can squeeze me in to repair this problem . Is really sux when I have to park at a tight spot today.
Will keep you guys updated on the repair. Thank God for factory warranty coverage.
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let see what happen tomorrow. Hopefully they will give me a loaner car otherwise i will be force to drive my mustang for the weekend. (aka gas guzzler)
This is terrible, practically brand new vehicle and the p/s clunked out. I wonder whats next to break down.
This is terrible, practically brand new vehicle and the p/s clunked out. I wonder whats next to break down.
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Originally Posted by turbostang
let see what happen tomorrow. Hopefully they will give me a loaner car otherwise i will be force to drive my mustang for the weekend. (aka gas guzzler)
This is terrible, practically brand new vehicle and the p/s clunked out. I wonder whats next to break down.
This is terrible, practically brand new vehicle and the p/s clunked out. I wonder whats next to break down.
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Last July in another 400h forum this failure did happen to another 400h owner. (i believe his vehicle had even fewer miles on it than yours) It turned out to be the Power Steering Control unit, im told that is the computer that controls the power steering.
I think after this repair you will find your 400h very reliable.
I think after this repair you will find your 400h very reliable.
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Well I did drop the hybrid off at the dealer today. The service director said my Clifford transponder alarm could had cause this p/s problem. (B/S, Typical dealer excuse)
I told him the alarm was installed back in September the day I picked up the hybrid and this p/s issue happen Thanksgiving Thursday.
Anyway the hybrid must stay at the shop for a few days. They will perform the complimentary 5k miles maintaince service, Headlight assembly recall, and the P/S issue.
One good thing about Lexus, they gave me a loaner vehicle a 2005 RX330, too bad no Navigation system 
I will inform you folks the result next week when the vehicle had been repaired.
Have a good weekend.
I told him the alarm was installed back in September the day I picked up the hybrid and this p/s issue happen Thanksgiving Thursday.
Anyway the hybrid must stay at the shop for a few days. They will perform the complimentary 5k miles maintaince service, Headlight assembly recall, and the P/S issue.
One good thing about Lexus, they gave me a loaner vehicle a 2005 RX330
, too bad no Navigation system I will inform you folks the result next week when the vehicle had been repaired.
Have a good weekend.
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Originally Posted by turbostang
Well I did drop the hybrid off at the dealer today. The service director said my Clifford transponder alarm could had cause this p/s problem. (B/S, Typical dealer excuse)
I told him the alarm was installed back in September the day I picked up the hybrid and this p/s issue happen Thanksgiving Thursday.
Anyway the hybrid must stay at the shop for a few days. They will perform the complimentary 5k miles maintaince service, Headlight assembly recall, and the P/S issue.
One good thing about Lexus, they gave me a loaner vehicle a 2005 RX330, too bad no Navigation system
I will inform you folks the result next week when the vehicle had been repaired.
Have a good weekend.
I told him the alarm was installed back in September the day I picked up the hybrid and this p/s issue happen Thanksgiving Thursday.
Anyway the hybrid must stay at the shop for a few days. They will perform the complimentary 5k miles maintaince service, Headlight assembly recall, and the P/S issue.
One good thing about Lexus, they gave me a loaner vehicle a 2005 RX330
, too bad no Navigation system I will inform you folks the result next week when the vehicle had been repaired.
Have a good weekend.
I am glad you didnt blame the alarm guys, I hate it when people immediatly do that. But reality is that, it might cause some issues (or not).
I work at Toyota dealership and own car alarm/security shop :-).
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