Has anyone had issues while replacing Power Steering Pump?
03-07-07, 05:16 PM
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Has anyone had issues while replacing Power Steering Pump?
Just replaced a leaking but working Power Steering Pump with another used model off of another 2000 SC4 with good seals intact.
After (a pita) install, i decided to flush the system by hijacking the return hose.
While on all 4 jack stands - car started, the fluid just sat in the reservoir.
No bubbles, no return hose fluid.
I doubt the fact that the pump is 100% dead, so I am wandering if it could be the pressure hose bolted on at incorrect degree.
Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?
NOTE: There was no "whining" from lack of fluid, so I am out of expertise right now.
After (a pita) install, i decided to flush the system by hijacking the return hose.
While on all 4 jack stands - car started, the fluid just sat in the reservoir.
No bubbles, no return hose fluid.
I doubt the fact that the pump is 100% dead, so I am wandering if it could be the pressure hose bolted on at incorrect degree.
Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?
NOTE: There was no "whining" from lack of fluid, so I am out of expertise right now.
03-07-07, 06:40 PM
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Problem solved.
I thought the steering-assist was speed sensitive, but it is apparently pressure sensitive.
It only works when it truly has to; no complicated speed algorithms. So I lowered the car and all is well.
The Lexus manual never mentioned this on checking the system.
Imagine that.
I thought the steering-assist was speed sensitive, but it is apparently pressure sensitive.
It only works when it truly has to; no complicated speed algorithms. So I lowered the car and all is well.
The Lexus manual never mentioned this on checking the system.
Imagine that.
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