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Power Steering problem
Can't find the answer in searching the threads.
I have a 94 BLUE LSI SVX. 2 weeks ago while pulling into the garage the power steering failed. Steering light came on. Fluid was an appropriate level. Interesting enough there was a burnt smell inside the car. I thought the pump had gone. Pulled the pump today and replaced the entire unit with OEM part. Started it back up and steering light still on and power steering still not working. I checked the fuses inside the car and under the hood. Can't find any that are blown. Other problems I need to consider? Do I need to bleed the system? Thanks |
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Re: Power Steering problem
What model is yours? There are 2 different power steering "systems" that came on these cars with the top of the line models coming with speed sensitive power steering.
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Re: Power Steering problem
It is the top of the line LSI 4 wd
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Go there and see if that's the source of your smell. - Ed |
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I took off the backseat passenger side trim panel and no electrical box there. Any more suggestions?
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All i know is that when i removed it i had no power steering until i put it back. |
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Re: Power Steering problem
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its under the drivers kick panel I believe. If I remember correctly its a narrow module with one white plug on it.
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The box measures 4 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 is silver in color and has a white 16 pin connector. A small label on it has the numbers 301-00302 with JKC 5Y02 below it. Again, this is for a 96 LSI Why would you change out the pump before actually finding out what the problem is - Especially when you have a burnt smell inside the car? |
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Re: Power Steering problem
Many members have replaced the pump assembly first and then found that it was just the $1 - 0-Ring that needed to be replaced.
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Re: Power Steering problem
Yep, smell was coming from the front of the car so I thought it was the pump. FIgured 16 years was about time for the pump to go bad. O-Ring is good.
I did find the silver box under the front kick panel. My number on it 301-00301 JKC 4118. Does have a burnt smell to it. Can't find this listed on Subaru Parts. Anybody know where I can get a replacement? |
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I guess that's called learning the hard way.
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Oh well. One more thing I learned to do on the old beast. I think this box is the steering controller listed on subaru parts?
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Eric Rebuilt P/S pump info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50918 If your car wont start info... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=click |
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Ok, so it was the power steering controller (little silver box under the dash hooked to the steering wheel). Took almost 3 weeks to get a new one in, but 10 min to hook up and all the problems are gone. Guess I have a new power steering pump now as well.
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Re: Power Steering problem
How much was the power steering controller? It's weight in gold I'd bet.
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