P/S light + power steering failure
06-14-12, 11:08 PM
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P/S light + power steering failure
Drove my 06 IS350 to work today no problems. Start the car to go for my lunch break and the P/S light is on and my power steering has disappeared. Tried ignition on and off a few times to no avail. Ended up having to manhandle the wheel all day to get around..
Dealer service has been booked for Monday, but in the meantime is there anything I can do to try to diagnose and fix it?
I've read I can upgrade to the IS-F power steering ECU if that's what's gone, and Sewell has it for about the same price as the replacement 06 350 part, but I'd really rather not put out any money at all.
Dealer service has been booked for Monday, but in the meantime is there anything I can do to try to diagnose and fix it?
I've read I can upgrade to the IS-F power steering ECU if that's what's gone, and Sewell has it for about the same price as the replacement 06 350 part, but I'd really rather not put out any money at all.
06-15-12, 05:52 AM
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Did you check P/S fluid level? while there may be leak in one of the hoses (common) you don't want that pump running empty. Fill if is empty and check and fill before every drive until it is fixed.
06-15-12, 11:50 AM
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If the recall has already been done, it might possibly be the power steering ecu which is hefty to repair at the dealership if your out of warranty, but you can purchase another one and replace it yourself (i learned this the very expensive way)
An option of sports package steering ecu as well:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ering-ecu.html
06-16-12, 10:36 AM
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i had the same prob. 06 IS350 started my car one morning and P/S light came on and P/S was out. no previous bad driving or anything like that to cause dammage. dealer told me the car goes through a cycle everytime u turn it on and off.what they told me was i didnt let my car finish the DISENGAGING process before i tried to start it again. i told them this was the first start of the day but they insisted they knew thats what caused it, and said i probably did it the night before and not realizing it till the next day when i started the car to find out.so i really dont know what the true issue is but i was jus letting u know jus incase it turns out u had the same prob as me.
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Hi there, I have the same problem this morning and I am still trying to figure out how to fix it. It is kind of weird because it has also never happen to me before, my car has always runs great. How did u fix the problem, can u please help me out bro, I'm trying to save money and do it myself if it's possible. Thanks.
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Hi there, I have the same problem this morning and I am still trying to figure out how to fix it. It is kind of weird because it has also never happen to me before, my car has always runs great. How did u fix the problem, can u please help me out bro, I'm trying to save money and do it myself if it's possible. Thanks.
FYI its perfectly fine to drive, but just be careful because as I'm sure you already know, the car is very heavy and that makes steering the car a lot harder if not in momentum.
Oh, also if you haven't already done so, go here and sign up with your car's vin number to see if the PS recall has been done yet, that could be the culprit. Good luck!
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I'd start off with a ecu reset or just unplug the negative on the battery for a minute then back on. If it still doesn't disappear and come back, you may possibly have a fried PS ecu. My first step if I don't want to spend too much money is to find someone local or a used PS ecu and see if that's the issue. If the PS ecu is the issue, either buy a new one or a used one. Last case scenario would and should be bring it to the dealership.
FYI its perfectly fine to drive, but just be careful because as I'm sure you already know, the car is very heavy and that makes steering the car a lot harder if not in momentum.
Oh, also if you haven't already done so, go here and sign up with your car's vin number to see if the PS recall has been done yet, that could be the culprit. Good luck!
FYI its perfectly fine to drive, but just be careful because as I'm sure you already know, the car is very heavy and that makes steering the car a lot harder if not in momentum.
Oh, also if you haven't already done so, go here and sign up with your car's vin number to see if the PS recall has been done yet, that could be the culprit. Good luck!
