power steering confusion? please help me

[JDM-MAT]

Since I have had the car I have believed it was a none power steering mr2 as the steering has always been heavy. But today after doing some work on the car I have noticed the power steering pump witch was dry. I have put some fluid in but I'm guessing its dead!! What do you guys thing and what can I do to get back my power steering. Were is the fuse for the power steering

Thanks, Mathew.

[JDM-MAT]

Thanks for any help

[Jaspa]

There is a relay in the front fuse box that controls the power steering, it has a nasty habit of seizing occasionally. I can't remember which one it is unfortunately.

[fearless]

common problem the relay can sometimes be fixed by flicking ignition on and off, happened to me twice in 3 years, could try relay fist as a cheap go, other than that might be a faulty pump.

[JDM-MAT]

Cool I will give this a go. But I think its been so long since its been filled with fluid it could be broken. But saying that there is no noise from a broken pump. I will try flicking the ignition on and off.



Be nice to know where the relay is

[toxo]

Passenger side of the frunk. Got thick black and white cables going to it, it's not in the fusebox but is just next to it. If it was screwed then you would have a P/S warning light on your dashboard though so I guess the bulb's been removed for that

[JDM-MAT]

That light comes on with the ignition lol. So what could be my problem

[toxo]

That light comes on with the ignition lol. So what could be my problem

Yeah it's supposed to, but it's meant to stay on if there's something wrong (like if the relay doesn't start the pump). If the light's not coming on then the system thinks it's working properly! If it's been running dry then the rack is probably toast as well as the pump, which does lead to heavy steering, been there done that!

[JDM-MAT]

This will be it then. I guess its a big job that's going to cost alot

[toxo]

I bought a steering rack for £50 from Pacific Works and changed it myself in about an hour in the dark. Never done a pump though!

[JDM-MAT]

Was it a easy job

[JDM-MAT]

Okay tried flicking the ignition on and off. The steering got a little lighter but then soon got heavy again. Not having much luck

[JDM-MAT]

ow and the P/S light stays off only Eva see it when I put ignition on.

[JDM-MAT]

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=133166


could this be my problem? i have a after market steering wheel. is there a MR2 BOSS that works?

[Slarty]

If it's a common after market steering wheel (Momo, Sparco etc) then the Momo boss will fit and works perfectly.

Mind you, that's for a rev3 as I have, I suspect the Rev1/2 one should be just as good...

Judging from this page;

http://rallynuts.com/motorsport/MOMO_St ... 2_4095.asp

It's the MC7714 that you'll need

[toxo]

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=133166


could this be my problem? i have a after market steering wheel. is there a MR2 BOSS that works?

Your power steering would still kick in after you got above 5mph if it were the steering wheel position sensor at fault.

[JDM-MAT]

I think its going to be a nee pump then. See where that takes me

[smudge]

My p/s light came on on Thurs. Thought it was low on fluid, so went to top it up but the level was fine and also the fluid is gold in color and not your normal red!?!? Drove it home with the light still on and pumped arms. Next day it was fine, so maybe I've got a relay on the way out. Will pop down to my local breakers and get one just in case.

[JDM-MAT]

yeah its ment to be gold. i need a new pump hope some one has one.

[cvega666]

tbh if my pump goes (the relay has been playing up in cold weather - maybe didn't come on 2-3 times) i wont be replacing it probably. No power steering is ok.
Does it hurt the steering rack if your pump is dead/not working yet you continue driving?
can it be removed easily?