Good video, one suggestion would be to actually show replacement of the torque sensor, not just the motor sensor assembly. There are a couple steps for making sure the sensor is lined up properly. Also, after replacing the torque sensor it needs to be recalibrated using a scan tool with special functions for the system to work properly. I replaced a lot of these at the dealer I used to work at.
I noticed that it calls to be recalibrated. Could you tell me if I have to have fix assist scanner to recalibrate or can I just use a harbour freight scan tool to do this? The dealer told us before that they couldn't get a scan tool to work on our car for some reason. Thanks so much if you have the time to respond.
@@christopherw4527 Sorry for the late reply, the notification showed up in a different email folder. I can't tell you if fix assist works or not as I have not used that brand or any scanners from Harbor freight. I've used GM factory scanners, Snap-on and Matco scanners. I would assume any decent full fledged scan tool with special functions menu will be capable of it. A generic Code Reader or scanner that only does powertrain/airbag/abs probably won't because you have to communicate with the Electric power steering module(computer) to be able to access this special function. There are two calibrations to do. One is torque sensor calibration, the other is steering angle sensor calibration. there may be one other one i'm forgetting. Hope this still helps after 5 months
@@brandonlangenfeld9814 Thanks for the reply. I actually have the car still, but it is literally buried under snow which has now turned to ice. I'll be able to check it in another month or so. I'm considering buying high nickel scan tool this spring. I think you are right on the two different calibrations if I remember correctly.
Driving my 2009 Malibu with no power steering is wrecking my shoulder...I'm glad I found this video to show me just how easy this is to fix once i find the replacement part!
I looked for a video for awhile before I attempted to replace the torque sensor and PS motor on an 06 Malibu my son just bought. This was exactly what I was looking for. We had the steering column and motor out in less then 15 minutes. You just saved us a ton of time and frustration. We'll finish up this weekend when we both have time. Thanks for taking the time to make such an excellent and very detailed video. This is the best video out there! I look forward to your other videos.
Instructions are very very good. The only thing I would add is that there is a master key where the splines mate up, Thank you very much. Awesome video!!!
Brandon Morrison, You did excellent job explaining everything that goes on in this video ! I also have a 2009 Chevy Malibu with the exact same problem . . So, even though I can't fix it myself due to a disability , BUT I learned a lot as to what my mechanic will be going through . Thank you Brandon Morrison ! Have a great week ahead .
THIS is how to make a repair video!! Excellent job going through very clearly explaining the steps. Too many point to the thing needing repair, then "do this to it", then "Reinstall it and it's done!!". A friend just called to tell me he's lost PS on his '07, so it looks like I'll be performing this repair soon. Thank you for taking the time to make a most helpful video showing the details and saving me a bunch of poking experimentally at things swearing like a sailor while figuring out where that last well hidden #%{£@$ screw resides, and also for clearly showing the locking tab on those damned connectors that usually need to be disconnected by feel. This deserves multiple thumbs-ups - I very much appreciate the effort you put into this!
I'm watching this step by step, going out to the car and back. Kinda found out the centre myself just to come back and find you mention it anyway, good job
GREAT VIDEO!!!! thanks a million. Made it a lot easier by just mounting the power steering unit first, this was just held in by the long bolt, then slide in the steering column in, just had to make sure the gears were lined up right, as there is one spline that is wider than the rest.
Thank you so much I have a 09 Malibu. Just finished changing the power steering motor with the sensor . It took about 4 hours, I followed your video step by step. First I tried to just change the motor and that didn’t work. So next I changed the sensor. Everything went well. I didn’t buy my part brand new. I got my parts out of a 2003 Acura from the junkyard.
Hey bro my question is how did you come up with the source of the issue? So my Chevy Malibu whenever I turn it on it shakes and my dashboard tells mentions power steering? Do you think I need to change the motor and the sensor into a brand new one?
This was a great video. I had to stop at taking off the taking off the steering column. Starting to get a Lil to far for me to do I'm not that handy but for sure great job.
my steering wheel would turn all the way to the left or right after installing a oem gm part 3 times and wouldnt let me reprogram. what i did was get the whole power steering assembly from the junkyard for 78 bucks. worked great.
Your a great teacher I really enjoyed watching this video and I really learned a lot. Thank your you very much for sharing. Very informing and you didn't skip nothing. I've heard about the new electric p/s but I didn't know anything about them now I know a lot more thanks
How can I diagnose if my car needs the motor replaced ? I mean clearly something is wrong with my power steering but how can I see what I need to replace
this is a good video, but don't put yourselves through more work than you have to. slide the drivers seat back as far as it will and you will be able to reach the bottom of the dash board. There is two 7mm screws to take out and you can pull the bottom out. if you don't have fancy tool a 1/4 wrench will get the star screws out. it a tight squeeze but it's better than tearing the whole dash board apart. trust me I've done more than i can count now.
Hey random question my guy. When these go bad is it possible for it to steer hard one way and normal the other? Or am i'm more probable to have a front end issue?
I'm about to attempt this if it'll stop raining. I have all the plastics off, will disconnect the battery, then get ready to pull the wheel out. I'll be replacing both motor and torque sensor since what I got on Ebay includes both. The bolts connecting the torque sensor to the motor are external torx head size E8.
Awsome video, just ordered the parts today (both torque and eps). They are used so i have no idea the position of the car its coming off of. The eps and the torque sensor are being shipped together as a single unit so more then likely they are coming off the same vehicle. I should get them in a few days and I'll let you know the result. Such as if i had to have a tech calibrate it or anything like that. My car: 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 ecotech Thanks for video!
I was told that if you take the column out to be sure that the front wheels are straight and to not turn the steering wheel at all during replacement because it’ll mess up calibration
Having change heater core so have take the whole dash panel apart, so the power steering control was in the way of getting to the brackets that hold dash on back of fire wall.
I have 2011 chevy malibu got from carmax, months went by and the electric power steering had a whine when i did a uturn so they sent me to a local chevrolet dealer. $1000+ to fix didnt have to pay carmax payed good business. Anyway after i received my vehicle i notice by the key ignition the trim was not flushed correctly , the dimmer knob on the left was not functioning and sometimes my clister will flicker not to mention the brightness at night didnt have this problem before i dropped it off. I called got told to call "carmax to have them fix it". So guess they wanted more money for there mistake. This video helps me fix a dealers mistake thank you
Thanks and may God bless you and I wish you everything good for the rest of your life. I had this problem 2days ago and the mechanic wants $300 plus parts $670. I watched ur video 4times, bought some spanners and sockets, went to the junk yard, uninstalled the unit from a crashed Malibu and paid $70. I was able to install it in my car on first trial. Wow! You fucking saved my life. Fuck GM!!!! Their company can rot in hell. My power steering went offline on the high way on a 70mph zone. I was so lucky I did not panic if not I would have crashed. Thanks BRO!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Godwin Thompson I just got quoted $840 for just the torque sensor. GM or dealership won’t cover. I’ve already had the ESC sensor paid for and replaced once a few months before GM put out the “special repairs” notice/recall/warranty replacement, and they would not reimburse me for that. Second time the entire system went out and was actually covered. 6 months ago paid $600 again for just the ESC sensor and now want $840 for torque sensor. If I can change a headlight on this car, bet I can replace this sensor. Thank you for the video!
I got quoted $470 for the motor and $200 for torque sensor. I got the entire assembly for $125 at the yard. I am confident I can do this repair with your tutorial video and using forums for research. You truly are a life saver!
hey man i replaced the torque sensor it made the power steering light (words) and service ESC light go away but now my steering wheel is turning all the way left on its own when i turn on the car IT does not move when the cars off with key still turned in power mode would you have any idea
Great explanation. Hope you can help I replaced the part where the torque sensor goes with another and my wheel turned all the way to the right. I disassembled it and re aligned everything, including the turns on steering wheel and now it turns all the way to the left and hasn't changed. I followed your steps but dont know whats going on.
I had the same problem. I figured out what happened was when I put the replacement torque sensor in there's a pin that holds it in place from spinning. I had to remove the PIN before I put the torque sensor in so it turned which makes it out of alignment. You have to leave that pin in and instead turn the shaft so that the torque sensor gets put on properly. Does that make sense?
For all of those worried about the clock spring, there was no airbag fault codes, no SIR lights, no codes at all to be completely honest. The car is also, still on the road and driving, with over 220K miles on it. Next time I see the car, I'll be sure to grab a video of the instrument cluster and a test drive, so all the UA-cam mechanics on here can feel safe.
Great video. Great explaining! Exactly how long did it take to complete this from from start to finish. Not counting the hassle of making the video? Or should I say how long should this take the average mechanic?
After installing a used lower column/motor assembly, I got everything back to together, it works great. The steering wheel before was very straight now when I drive straight the steering wheel seams to be pointed left bit a small amount. My question: Can the top column be pulled out and rotated (right) a tooth on the spline or is the spline keyed where you can only install one way?
@@weecha7063 I only needed to remove the 2 front bolts. I believe they were 13m.. socket with an extension. I did pull and replace the whole column and motor assembly.
Thank you thank you thank you!! This is my second time changing it due to your very detailed video!!! This time I’m having a problem with my steering wheel it is not stopping at all it just keeps turning!! So what does that mean so I can reassemble everything??
So I just put the assembly in and hooked it all up and just tested it. There is no shake in the steering wheel any more and the power steering works great. There is still a power steering/ esc message tho if i drive it a bit will it cycle the monitors and turn the light off?
That's good news. Not sure about the message though. We did not have a message on ours. It might reset. You might unhook the battery for 5-10 minutes and it might clear itself
Very good video. Thanks. My son and I have lots of work to do this weekend on a 2006 Malibu he just bought. have ordered the power steering motor, among other parts I know that I need, but cannot seem to find the torque sensor assembly for the 2006. Not available for this year? Thanks again!
Great vid man, gonna help me out a lot. I got the whole assembly also. Two questions what were the symptoms before the repair. And how do I center the new assembly I got mine off eBay and don't know if it's centered or not
Steering wheel would not center and would lock up when attempting to turn. There was also a message on the DIC. We turned the assembly all the way to one lock, then counted the full turns to the other lock. Divide that number by 2 and turn back that many. Should be close to center.
how did you align the steering back in? Like to slide in and line the holes up for the bolts under holding the wheel? My wheel goes in so far but doesn't align the holes for the bolts
That's a really good video. I've got a 09 saturn aura where the steering wheel will twitch occasionally, no codes are coming up. Should i just change the motor or the whole assembly?
@@brandonmorrison1409 No sir.. Hasn't locked up, no messages on the dash and it's smooth except for the twitch. I started googling things because i know nothing about the electric power steering and saw all these issues for the GM cars.
We did not have to program it. We just made sure that the steering wheel was centered between the rotations. We turned it lock to lock and counted full turns. Then went back to center.
@@BreannaFranks-Softball-SSCFRHP Did yours have a mind of its own and turn the wheels to full lock? I just put a new sensor on my sister's car and it did that.. I'm hoping that a calibration will fix that problem!
Hi. If I have a bad electric power steering motor n I put on a new intermediate shaft can it go bad because of the bad power steering motor. 2008 chevy malibu lt.
Question: I had my power steering done on my malibu. Went to the dealer 2wice to get power steerin reset. My PS light still pops on along with traction control light..I have No idea Y....plz help 🙁
If it was recent that the dealer serviced it, you might take it back to them and have them inspect it again. Sounds like they didn't fix it properly the first time.
The diagnosis that I got was for the Power Steering Control Module. Is that another name for the entirety of this, motor and sensor? Or a completely different part??
I think you found your money making business and audience sir. keep these videos coming and I will always like comment subscribe and share. Thank you for showing me!
Hey. I have to do this to my car. I plan on replacing both as well Someone told me I had to have the new sensor programmed to my car by the dealership. Of course that was the dealership and didn't think I knew anything about this.
I have not seen the entire video while replying to you. I just replaced my old motor and sensor, unfortunately, the steering assist is not yet working. Does the dealership need to program the new sensor? Did it work out for you?
@@MrUser999999 I just got mine fixed. Both motor and sensor. it cost me $675, which was half of what the dealership offered. I waited a month and called a lot of places but I found a business an hour away that warranted the work and parts. They had to program it. Before they were 2 separate parts and the way it was explained to me was they now come as one module. These were brand new parts, not used.
The yellow and red airbag electrical clip on top of the steering column will not come off.. is there a trick to this? I work on our vehicles myself 90 percent of the time..never had a clip fight me like this.. anyone have any pointers before i get crazy on it? Everything else has went smooth so far
I have a 2012 and I believe my steering is also going out. So I tried to go the cheap route and I only bought the motor part and now my ESC and steering is going off. Can you make it just buying one part or should I just break down and go to auto zone and get a new one?
If you already did the motor, I would go with the torque sensor. Same steps to get to it and has a snap ring holding it. Does your steering wheel jerk and twitch around?
@@brandonmorrison1409 yes and the the ESC come on again this morning. I knew I was taking a a list when I bought the part you but I was trying to go to cheap route so it look like I'm going to have to just buy a brand new one. my car has over 221,000 miles I travel due to my job so if you think it's best to just replace it with a brand new one do you know of any places to get it because here in Texas or at the AutoZone it's about $500 for a brand new
@@orlandowilliams5309 It definitely sounds like the torque sensor. You might try Rockauto.com or the dealership. Those sensors are expensive either way I think. The car I did it on was over 200k on miles as well. Good luck to you.
I'm not 100% sure but, from what research I have done, the sensors and motors are interchangeable. So the bolt locations for all the panels might be different, but once you get to it, the rest should be the same.
Vinnie Rowz Probably the same on Pontiac G6 My Electronic Power steering went on my my Pontiac G6 Its all these clips & panels that have to be removed for one Piece of shit part that goes without warning
It's the same I have an 06 G6 with this bs EPS and mines scary af wish it would just stop working till I can get the time and parts from a junkyard to replace lol
Possibly. I've never done one, but I'm sure if it is electronic style and hot hydraulic, then it will be a lot like this. You will have to inspect your vehicle and check it out
Every car can have a different problem. If you plan on keeping the car, and have the funds, I would recommend both. Simply to to keep from having to take it all out if the one you do does not fix the problem.
Absolutely. Never know what you're going to get with used parts that are already pulled. The budget for the owner of this car didn't allow to buy all new and take the chance. I would always prefer to buy new if available
great vid. so was the motor bad or was it the torque sensor? my 2012 malibu keeps saying power steering service ESC. turn car off and back on the power steering comes back for a short while then goes out again. any idea if its my torque sensor or motor assist? thanks
Bro i have a kia it's EPS when I turn little bit for the right side only at a certain angle the steering make unusual sound like something is grinding inside and when i complete turning it the sound disappears, What is the problem ??
@@brandonmorrison1409 Worked in my vehicle without programming but ESC light came on after replacement but steering still works fine. Might have happened because I tried to start vehicle without plugging in steering control module. Mostly writing this for anyone in future doing job. Thanks for reply.
Good video, one suggestion would be to actually show replacement of the torque sensor, not just the motor sensor assembly. There are a couple steps for making sure the sensor is lined up properly. Also, after replacing the torque sensor it needs to be recalibrated using a scan tool with special functions for the system to work properly. I replaced a lot of these at the dealer I used to work at.
I noticed that it calls to be recalibrated. Could you tell me if I have to have fix assist scanner to recalibrate or can I just use a harbour freight scan tool to do this? The dealer told us before that they couldn't get a scan tool to work on our car for some reason. Thanks so much if you have the time to respond.
@@christopherw4527 Sorry for the late reply, the notification showed up in a different email folder.
I can't tell you if fix assist works or not as I have not used that brand or any scanners from Harbor freight. I've used GM factory scanners, Snap-on and Matco scanners. I would assume any decent full fledged scan tool with special functions menu will be capable of it. A generic Code Reader or scanner that only does powertrain/airbag/abs probably won't because you have to communicate with the Electric power steering module(computer) to be able to access this special function. There are two calibrations to do. One is torque sensor calibration, the other is steering angle sensor calibration. there may be one other one i'm forgetting. Hope this still helps after 5 months
@@brandonlangenfeld9814 Thanks for the reply. I actually have the car still, but it is literally buried under snow which has now turned to ice. I'll be able to check it in another month or so. I'm considering buying high nickel scan tool this spring. I think you are right on the two different calibrations if I remember correctly.
Driving my 2009 Malibu with no power steering is wrecking my shoulder...I'm glad I found this video to show me just how easy this is to fix once i find the replacement part!
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Sorry four yrs late but did the. Service ESC & power steering and occasionally the trac control warning lights come on for yours as well?
@@Fallenlyrics218hey did you fix yours?
I looked for a video for awhile before I attempted to replace the torque sensor and PS motor on an 06 Malibu my son just bought. This was exactly what I was looking for. We had the steering column and motor out in less then 15 minutes. You just saved us a ton of time and frustration. We'll finish up this weekend when we both have time. Thanks for taking the time to make such an excellent and very detailed video. This is the best video out there! I look forward to your other videos.
Not to mention $$$ you saved us. Thanks!
What tool did u use for the black bolts I can’t get mine
Instructions are very very good. The only thing I would add is that there is a master key where the splines mate up, Thank you very much. Awesome video!!!
This is a great video, I appreciate you taking the time to show each step and the following explanations.
Thank you
Brandon Morrison, You did excellent job explaining everything that goes on in this video ! I also have a 2009 Chevy Malibu with the exact same problem . . So, even though I can't fix it myself due to a disability , BUT I learned a lot as to what my mechanic will be going through . Thank you Brandon Morrison ! Have a great week ahead .
THIS is how to make a repair video!! Excellent job going through very clearly explaining the steps. Too many point to the thing needing repair, then "do this to it", then "Reinstall it and it's done!!".
A friend just called to tell me he's lost PS on his '07, so it looks like I'll be performing this repair soon. Thank you for taking the time to make a most helpful video showing the details and saving me a bunch of poking experimentally at things swearing like a sailor while figuring out where that last well hidden #%{£@$ screw resides, and also for clearly showing the locking tab on those damned connectors that usually need to be disconnected by feel. This deserves multiple thumbs-ups - I very much appreciate the effort you put into this!
Thank you for this video! I was able to replace my son's torque sensor. Without seeing this video, I probably wouldn't have tried. :)
Glad it was able to help!
I'm watching this step by step, going out to the car and back. Kinda found out the centre myself just to come back and find you mention it anyway, good job
GREAT VIDEO!!!! thanks a million. Made it a lot easier by just mounting the power steering unit first, this was just held in by the long bolt, then slide in the steering column in, just had to make sure the gears were lined up right, as there is one spline that is wider than the rest.
THANKS MAN, I HAD TO DO THIS LAST YEAR AND I LITERALLY HAD TO SCREEN SHOOT BITS OF VIDEOS. THANKS BROTHER DEFINITELY APPRECIATE THE VID
What size bit did you use for the bolts? He doesn't say.
@@AzvarrXBLI used a 13
Correction 7/16 bolt.
Thank you so much I have a 09 Malibu. Just finished changing the power steering motor with the sensor . It took about 4 hours, I followed your video step by step. First I tried to just change the motor and that didn’t work. So next I changed the sensor. Everything went well. I didn’t buy my part brand new. I got my parts out of a 2003 Acura from the junkyard.
I changed mine but I fixed the problem but my sterring is crocked and pulling right
Hey bro my question is how did you come up with the source of the issue? So my Chevy Malibu whenever I turn it on it shakes and my dashboard tells mentions power steering? Do you think I need to change the motor and the sensor into a brand new one?
By the way it is a 2009 Chevy Malibu also
This was a great video. I had to stop at taking off the taking off the steering column. Starting to get a Lil to far for me to do I'm not that handy but for sure great job.
Thank you. I'm not good at videoing so it got a little messed up with the landscape and portrait mode. Thanks for the feedback
I really thank u so much showing to sample remove and replacing the tor and motor on chev Malibu
good video man, I have done two of these cars now one Malibu and the other was a Pontiac G6.
my steering wheel would turn all the way to the left or right after installing a oem gm part 3 times and wouldnt let me reprogram. what i did was get the whole power steering assembly from the junkyard for 78 bucks. worked great.
It sounds like your sensor wasn't lined up/installed properly. Very critical for calibrating.
Your a great teacher I really enjoyed watching this video and I really learned a lot. Thank your you very much for sharing. Very informing and you didn't skip nothing. I've heard about the new electric p/s but I didn't know anything about them now I know a lot more thanks
How can I diagnose if my car needs the motor replaced ? I mean clearly something is wrong with my power steering but how can I see what I need to replace
I have the same issue. My ps just went out but occasionally works then goes back out so I'm thinking it's a sensor first.
WOW... You really define "excellent video" with this one. You take time, explain and add-in the extra 10 mins that will save many hours. Thank you
Thank you for posting this. Did my Saturn Aura today.
this is a good video, but don't put yourselves through more work than you have to. slide the drivers seat back as far as it will and you will be able to reach the bottom of the dash board. There is two 7mm screws to take out and you can pull the bottom out. if you don't have fancy tool a 1/4 wrench will get the star screws out. it a tight squeeze but it's better than tearing the whole dash board apart. trust me I've done more than i can count now.
Hey random question my guy. When these go bad is it possible for it to steer hard one way and normal the other? Or am i'm more probable to have a front end issue?
I'm about to attempt this if it'll stop raining. I have all the plastics off, will disconnect the battery, then get ready to pull the wheel out. I'll be replacing both motor and torque sensor since what I got on Ebay includes both. The bolts connecting the torque sensor to the motor are external torx head size E8.
This video helped the bunch thank you very much
Awsome video, just ordered the parts today (both torque and eps). They are used so i have no idea the position of the car its coming off of. The eps and the torque sensor are being shipped together as a single unit so more then likely they are coming off the same vehicle. I should get them in a few days and I'll let you know the result. Such as if i had to have a tech calibrate it or anything like that.
My car: 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 ecotech
Thanks for video!
and what was the result?
What was the result?
what was the result?
I was told that if you take the column out to be sure that the front wheels are straight and to not turn the steering wheel at all during replacement because it’ll mess up calibration
I maybe having to do this to my 2005 chevy in the very near future. This will be a big help. I do have a few questions though. Thank you
Having change heater core so have take the whole dash panel apart, so the power steering control was in the way of getting to the brackets that hold dash on back of fire wall.
REALLY Great Video!!!!! Thank you 😊
(I’d of added starting it and showing the system works …. )
Great vid.. I would have loved to see which one went bad.. the motor or the sensor..
Nine out of ten times its the torque sensor that gos bad,there was a recall on these parts but Goodluck trying to get GM to honor them...
@@mistyrice4758 you think I could get lucky
I have 2011 chevy malibu got from carmax, months went by and the electric power steering had a whine when i did a uturn so they sent me to a local chevrolet dealer. $1000+ to fix didnt have to pay carmax payed good business. Anyway after i received my vehicle i notice by the key ignition the trim was not flushed correctly , the dimmer knob on the left was not functioning and sometimes my clister will flicker not to mention the brightness at night didnt have this problem before i dropped it off. I called got told to call "carmax to have them fix it". So guess they wanted more money for there mistake. This video helps me fix a dealers mistake thank you
Thanks and may God bless you and I wish you everything good for the rest of your life. I had this problem 2days ago and the mechanic wants $300 plus parts $670. I watched ur video 4times, bought some spanners and sockets, went to the junk yard, uninstalled the unit from a crashed Malibu and paid $70. I was able to install it in my car on first trial. Wow! You fucking saved my life. Fuck GM!!!! Their company can rot in hell. My power steering went offline on the high way on a 70mph zone. I was so lucky I did not panic if not I would have crashed. Thanks BRO!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Godwin Thompson I just got quoted $840 for just the torque sensor. GM or dealership won’t cover. I’ve already had the ESC sensor paid for and replaced once a few months before GM put out the “special repairs” notice/recall/warranty replacement, and they would not reimburse me for that. Second time the entire system went out and was actually covered. 6 months ago paid $600 again for just the ESC sensor and now want $840 for torque sensor.
If I can change a headlight on this car, bet I can replace this sensor.
Thank you for the video!
I got quoted $470 for the motor and $200 for torque sensor. I got the entire assembly for $125 at the yard. I am confident I can do this repair with your tutorial video and using forums for research. You truly are a life saver!
Try working on mopar or ford lol
@@bojackson6714 '73 fury sports to 2007 Ford focus'
@@DapwayBeatz impressive whole school cars are a piece of cake thats what i do but these new ford and mopars are hell..
Did someone need the remove everything etc the steering wheel or will the torque assembly just pull straight off from the steering wheel
It's at the bottom of the column. It all has to come out to change
hey man i replaced the torque sensor it made the power steering light (words) and service ESC light go away but now my steering wheel is turning all the way left on its own when i turn on the car IT does not move when the cars off with key still turned in power mode
would you have any idea
Did you have to get the system flashed, or was it plug and go
Thank you for being detailed
Great explanation. Hope you can help I replaced the part where the torque sensor goes with another and my wheel turned all the way to the right. I disassembled it and re aligned everything, including the turns on steering wheel and now it turns all the way to the left and hasn't changed. I followed your steps but dont know whats going on.
I had the same problem. I figured out what happened was when I put the replacement torque sensor in there's a pin that holds it in place from spinning. I had to remove the PIN before I put the torque sensor in so it turned which makes it out of alignment. You have to leave that pin in and instead turn the shaft so that the torque sensor gets put on properly. Does that make sense?
Mine had to be calibrated with a scan tool took 5 minutes
Great video. Which tool did you use to take off the two motor bolts?
For all of those worried about the clock spring, there was no airbag fault codes, no SIR lights, no codes at all to be completely honest. The car is also, still on the road and driving, with over 220K miles on it.
Next time I see the car, I'll be sure to grab a video of the instrument cluster and a test drive, so all the UA-cam mechanics on here can feel safe.
Thanks for this video I'm just hoping its as easy to change as u made it look on this video Thank you
Awsome vid thanks for sharing the knowledge
Great video. Great explaining! Exactly how long did it take to complete this from from start to finish. Not counting the hassle of making the video? Or should I say how long should this take the average mechanic?
Without making the video, I could probably complete this again in roughly 30 minutes to an hour
Without the knowledge of doing it once already, probably 1 to 2 hours
After installing a used lower column/motor assembly, I got everything back to together, it works great. The steering wheel before was very straight now when I drive straight the steering wheel seams to be pointed left bit a small amount. My question: Can the top column be pulled out and rotated (right) a tooth on the spline or is the spline keyed where you can only install one way?
Do you remember what tool you used for the black bolts
@@weecha7063 I only needed to remove the 2 front bolts. I believe they were 13m.. socket with an extension. I did pull and replace the whole column and motor assembly.
@@GeorgeHamberhill thank you
Great video, I bought used assembly , this shaft is not going down or up what I should do?
Thank you thank you thank you!! This is my second time changing it due to your very detailed video!!! This time I’m having a problem with my steering wheel it is not stopping at all it just keeps turning!! So what does that mean so I can reassemble everything??
Your clock spring may be broken. You have to be careful with them. They are really fragile.
Do u know what tool you used for the back bolts
I appreciate you fam 💪 great video👍
I replaced the motor but no change in the steering, should I change the torque censor also?
Outstanding video, thank you
My power steering is off and my dash says service esc and traction... Could this be the solution to my problem
This is my exact problem today 🤦🏾♀️ I don’t have 560 some dollars for repairs right now smh
the only other info that would be even more helpful would be to list the place where you got the part from. other than that great video.
Got it from a pull-a-part junkyard
@@brandonmorrison1409 ok thanks i foud the part on ebay thanks for your awesome video 👍
So I just put the assembly in and hooked it all up and just tested it. There is no shake in the steering wheel any more and the power steering works great. There is still a power steering/ esc message tho if i drive it a bit will it cycle the monitors and turn the light off?
That's good news. Not sure about the message though. We did not have a message on ours. It might reset. You might unhook the battery for 5-10 minutes and it might clear itself
How did you replace the sensor on the shack of the steering wheel
Great Vid Thank You for Work !
After getting this done, did you have to get the dealership to program it?
Thanks for the upload!
I did not have to have these programmed. I am not sure if we got lucky or what. The car is still going strong with no steering issues
@@brandonmorrison1409 thanks for the quick reply. Mine isn't acting up anymore either.
Very good video. Thanks. My son and I have lots of work to do this weekend on a 2006 Malibu he just bought. have ordered the power steering motor, among other parts I know that I need, but cannot seem to find the torque sensor assembly for the 2006. Not available for this year? Thanks again!
Great vid man, gonna help me out a lot. I got the whole assembly also. Two questions what were the symptoms before the repair. And how do I center the new assembly I got mine off eBay and don't know if it's centered or not
Steering wheel would not center and would lock up when attempting to turn. There was also a message on the DIC. We turned the assembly all the way to one lock, then counted the full turns to the other lock. Divide that number by 2 and turn back that many. Should be close to center.
Ok so take the old assembly off off and use the steering wheel to center the new one?
Where are you located so I could take the car to you? 😂 that’s a lot of work.
How did you loosen the pinch bolt?? I can't get it off!
Elbow grease!
how did you align the steering back in? Like to slide in and line the holes up for the bolts under holding the wheel? My wheel goes in so far but doesn't align the holes for the bolts
That's a really good video. I've got a 09 saturn aura where the steering wheel will twitch occasionally, no codes are coming up. Should i just change the motor or the whole assembly?
I am not sure. Has it locked up on you? Is there an ESC message?
@@brandonmorrison1409 No sir.. Hasn't locked up, no messages on the dash and it's smooth except for the twitch. I started googling things because i know nothing about the electric power steering and saw all these issues for the GM cars.
Yeah definitely made it seem more doable. How do you know if you have to replace that torque sensor or just the electric motor?
It's almost never the motor from what I've heard. The sensor going bad tells the motor to constantly twitch the wheel.
Thanks for the great video! Does the new one need to programmed after installation?
We did not have to program it. We just made sure that the steering wheel was centered between the rotations. We turned it lock to lock and counted full turns. Then went back to center.
I had to have mine calibrated. Had nothing to do with lining up steering wheel
@@BreannaFranks-Softball-SSCFRHP Did yours have a mind of its own and turn the wheels to full lock? I just put a new sensor on my sister's car and it did that.. I'm hoping that a calibration will fix that problem!
Ben Anderson I had one do that too!
@@benanderson8851 did calibration fix that locking ?
When you plugged in the new components did you have to reprogram them to the vehicle or was it plug & play?
I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu and the power steering is gone out, did you have to calibrate your torque sensor once you installed it.
We did not. I am not sure if it was because these parts were used or not. However, we didn't have to have any calibrations done.
Hi how you pull the Stering wheel out of the other part to replace a torque angle sensor thanks
Hi. If I have a bad electric power steering motor n I put on a new intermediate shaft can it go bad because of the bad power steering motor. 2008 chevy malibu lt.
Very good. Thank you.
How did you take the steering wheel off the torque sensor I pulled the whole wheel and power steering out of the car
Question: I had my power steering done on my malibu. Went to the dealer 2wice to get power steerin reset. My PS light still pops on along with traction control light..I have No idea Y....plz help 🙁
If it was recent that the dealer serviced it, you might take it back to them and have them inspect it again. Sounds like they didn't fix it properly the first time.
Did you figure out what was wrong?
Replace the BCM
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And if that didn't fix your service ESC? Replaced the motor and sensor as nd the fuses. It's still not working, what do you suggest now?
Did you have a recalibrate the torque sensor before you did anything else
Did this throw a code when it went out?
Does urs what code
How can l get a shop to do this replacement. I live in Atlanta. My 08 malibu car has power steering problem
This issue is for the recall because I just bought a Malibu 09 3 days ago and now the power steering light is on .
The diagnosis that I got was for the Power Steering Control Module. Is that another name for the entirety of this, motor and sensor? Or a completely different part??
That’s my question?
Did you have a follow up video on replacing the sir coil?
What are those black bolts I almost stripped mine cuz I couldn’t figure out that shape plz help
Hi Brandon do you know if the module and torque 2009 Malibu LS can fit in the 2010 LS malibu ?
How does the shaft make a click noise and stops at six turns?....clock spring?
I think you found your money making business and audience sir. keep these videos coming and I will always like comment subscribe and share. Thank you for showing me!
Hey. I have to do this to my car. I plan on replacing both as well
Someone told me I had to have the new sensor programmed to my car by the dealership. Of course that was the dealership and didn't think I knew anything about this.
I have not seen the entire video while replying to you. I just replaced my old motor and sensor, unfortunately, the steering assist is not yet working. Does the dealership need to program the new sensor? Did it work out for you?
@@MrUser999999 I just got mine fixed. Both motor and sensor. it cost me $675, which was half of what the dealership offered. I waited a month and called a lot of places but I found a business an hour away that warranted the work and parts. They had to program it. Before they were 2 separate parts and the way it was explained to me was they now come as one module. These were brand new parts, not used.
@@MrUser999999 I don't think just the dealership can do it. The mechanic that fixed mine was not a dealership.
Cool thanks. Maybe ill ask around me if they can reprogram it. I thought maybe i had purchased a faulty motor. Thank you for responding fast.
Can u tell how long it takes to put it on
The yellow and red airbag electrical clip on top of the steering column will not come off.. is there a trick to this? I work on our vehicles myself 90 percent of the time..never had a clip fight me like this.. anyone have any pointers before i get crazy on it? Everything else has went smooth so far
After regrouping and deep breaths, i got it
I have a 2012 and I believe my steering is also going out. So I tried to go the cheap route and I only bought the motor part and now my ESC and steering is going off. Can you make it just buying one part or should I just break down and go to auto zone and get a new one?
If you already did the motor, I would go with the torque sensor. Same steps to get to it and has a snap ring holding it. Does your steering wheel jerk and twitch around?
@@brandonmorrison1409 yes and the the ESC come on again this morning. I knew I was taking a a list when I bought the part you but I was trying to go to cheap route so it look like I'm going to have to just buy a brand new one. my car has over 221,000 miles I travel due to my job so if you think it's best to just replace it with a brand new one do you know of any places to get it because here in Texas or at the AutoZone it's about $500 for a brand new
And again thanks for your support and help
@@orlandowilliams5309 It definitely sounds like the torque sensor. You might try Rockauto.com or the dealership. Those sensors are expensive either way I think. The car I did it on was over 200k on miles as well. Good luck to you.
@@brandonmorrison1409 thanks again
How close do you think this is to being the same procedure as an 05 Pontiac G6?
I'm not 100% sure but, from what research I have done, the sensors and motors are interchangeable. So the bolt locations for all the panels might be different, but once you get to it, the rest should be the same.
Vinnie Rowz Probably the same on Pontiac G6 My Electronic Power steering went on my my Pontiac G6 Its all these clips & panels that have to be removed for one Piece of shit part that goes without warning
What's the reason u change that
It's the same I have an 06 G6 with this bs EPS and mines scary af wish it would just stop working till I can get the time and parts from a junkyard to replace lol
What scanner was used. I didn't know the motor needed to be recalibrated
I was told my power steering light is on cause my module needs replaced. Is that in the same spot as all this. I have a Malibu
I have a 06 malibu would it be that much of a difference or is it more or less the same thing?
Possibly. I've never done one, but I'm sure if it is electronic style and hot hydraulic, then it will be a lot like this. You will have to inspect your vehicle and check it out
@@brandonmorrison1409 cool thanks for responding.
Can you Make a video on how to program the new once with a scan tool
Should I replace the motor only or the motor and torque sensor?
Every car can have a different problem. If you plan on keeping the car, and have the funds, I would recommend both. Simply to to keep from having to take it all out if the one you do does not fix the problem.
If I replace the torque sensor should I replace the power steering motor also?
I looked it up, and there was a recall on 2009 chevy Malibu's for power steering.
TheMagesticEvan really?
@@tylerspivey9639 There is n looks like it's covered up to 150K. My car came from the auction so that voids the warranty. That's why I'm here.
S Martin yeah I looked it up recently to see if that comment was true, couldn’t find any for 09 recalls
@@tylerspivey9639 It worth a call to the dealership if u haven't gotten it repaired yet.
S Martin yeah definitely will thank you 🙂
So if the light comes on and off and drives regular some time what show I do.
Did you have to reprogram the car? My steering wheel is acting weird when I turn it on.
How do you zero the eps, you said you did it, but didn’t show how
I did end up taking the metal off first. I cant get the plugs to come out from under the wheel by the motor
thanks for mentioning it
Great video!!!
Were you worried the used parts might have the same problems?
Absolutely. Never know what you're going to get with used parts that are already pulled. The budget for the owner of this car didn't allow to buy all new and take the chance. I would always prefer to buy new if available
Will this be similar on a 2018 Chevy Malibu?
I have not done a 2018 yet, I would do a little research before diving into it
great vid. so was the motor bad or was it the torque sensor? my 2012 malibu keeps saying power steering service ESC. turn car off and back on the power steering comes back for a short while then goes out again. any idea if its my torque sensor or motor assist? thanks
I can't answer for sure. We replaced both. My guess would probably be the sensor
Where did you find the torque sensor / steering column as a single unit? Thanks
@@cagedracer a local salvage yard. We bought the entire column for about $100
Bro i have a kia it's EPS when I turn little bit for the right side only at a certain angle the steering make unusual sound like something is grinding inside and when i complete turning it the sound disappears,
What is the problem ??
Manual says it needs to be reprogramed and relearned, did you you have to do that?
We did not have to do any of that. Not saying all vehicles will, but we did not have to
@@brandonmorrison1409 Thanks for reply, hopefully it goes as smooth for me as it did you. I get to do this tomorrow outside in the snow.
@@brandonmorrison1409 Worked in my vehicle without programming but ESC light came on after replacement but steering still works fine. Might have happened because I tried to start vehicle without plugging in steering control module. Mostly writing this for anyone in future doing job. Thanks for reply.
@@brandonmorrison1409 hi... After I changed the Electric motor for the steering wheel my car cannot start anymore.
Does it need reprogram?
@@lowedmontebon8676 Did you get everything plugged back in? Sounds like something was left unplugged
Where do you buy the new power steering motor
Here is a refurbished one from Rock Auto
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2009,malibu,2.4l+l4,1442753,steering,power+steering+assist+module,10798