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05-20-2010, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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Steering problem
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I recently crashed into a tree. I had the insurance garage fix the car, but now the steering is heavy. When the car is at full stop the steering is normal but when driving I feel that the steering is heavier than it used to be. In fact heavier than it should. Like it takes some force to turn the steering wheel. What could be the problem in your opinion ? thanks ! |
05-20-2010, 01:12 PM | #2 |
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The power steering ECU has a calibration procedure for the torque sensor which has to be done through the Toyota intelligent tester. Depending on what the garage had to replace, that may need to be done.
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05-21-2010, 06:36 AM | #3 |
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Aha and it would take how much time in your guess ?
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05-21-2010, 08:06 AM | #4 |
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05-21-2010, 11:08 AM | #5 |
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One other option you can try is pulling the power steering fuse....start the car up with out it and let it run for a few minutes. Make sure the steering wheel and wheels are straight, shut the car off. Re install the power steering fuse and then turn the car back on. Don't touch the steering wheel and let the car run for a few minutes.
I had a similiar issue and that method worked for me.
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05-21-2010, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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That might work as well. I did what I described and I also disconnected the battery for good measure, I left the car running idle on it's own after reinstalling the powersteering fuse to let the car recalibrate itself. steering felt 10x better and normal after doing so.
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I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important. |
05-21-2010, 02:55 PM | #8 |
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First and foremost check tire pressure. Very low tire pressure will have more resistance and cause the wheel to feel "heavier". Having tires set properly or even slightly over inflated will cause the wheel to feel very "light"
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05-24-2010, 03:02 PM | #9 |
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any update?
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05-24-2010, 05:55 PM | #10 |
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Hey guys. Thanks a lot for your replies. I did the fuse unplugging thing and the problem persisted. I took it to a specialist and it turned out there's a defect in the power steering system, probably caused by the crash. The insurance will replace the defect part. I can't wait any longer I want my caaaaar. It's been four weeks since the last time I drove it normally !!:P
Anw cheers :) |
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