How To Fix Power Steering On A Mazda RX8

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
  • In this video I go over 2 different ways of fixing the power steering (or lack there of) in your Mazda RX8.
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  • @trackstarflash
    @trackstarflash 9 місяців тому +2

    After searching UA-cam and watching 2-3 other videos, yours is the only one to go over the reset lock to lock procedure. Thank you for being Thorough!

  • @LightGesture
    @LightGesture Рік тому +1

    Guess I havent done the reset right to left..... gonna do that once I again go to clean my plugs.
    Your engine bay looks immaculate. Cant hate a well maintained factory engine bay

  • @toorandomenvi
    @toorandomenvi 3 роки тому +9

    if anyone ever needs this - if your steering wheel is kicking violently when you touch it the phases of the power cables are swapped! I have just finished converting my rx8 from right hand drive to left hand drive and for some reason RHD ones have the phases reversed!

  • @dannypowell1270
    @dannypowell1270 2 роки тому +1

    Most helpful video on UA-cam thank you so much!!!

  • @aleesharosado820
    @aleesharosado820 2 роки тому +2

    Love the fresh content, def subscribed this was sooo helpful!

  • @g33samedia
    @g33samedia 3 роки тому +5

    AY YOO this was so good...👏

  • @solowistadado8818
    @solowistadado8818 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing!!🙏

  • @nandosarasua6615
    @nandosarasua6615 Рік тому

    gonna try this tomorrow wish me luck!

  • @MrGanganagar
    @MrGanganagar Рік тому

    proud of you boy

  • @andersw2274
    @andersw2274 2 роки тому +1

    This is about Mazda 6 2009 ; ) but do you know if its possible to change steering torque sensor on the rack only? Or maby do some service on just that instead of change the whole rack? My steering is hard to right but easy to left. Thanks

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому

      Sounds like an electrical problem, im pretty sure you can change the sensor by itself, but its kinda hard to get to without removing a bunch of stuff

    • @andersw2274
      @andersw2274 2 роки тому

      @@andrewcook3371 yes maby the sensor only but they dont sell it by itself.Need to change the whole steering rack. sounds crazy. Maby the diagnostic will tell something?

  • @ZimaletaMotors
    @ZimaletaMotors 3 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks

  • @SizzaOnago
    @SizzaOnago 2 роки тому +1

    I've tried this and it didn't change anything unfortunately. - still stiff steering right and pulls to the left. ( Wheels aligned ) Any clues on other fixes? I think there are other plug I can clean but are harder to get to.... might be the next step before a rack replacement.

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому

      What got aligned on the car, was it a full alignment? Or was it just toe.

  • @MrFeButt
    @MrFeButt 2 роки тому +1

    Good video, Thanks!

  • @independentwarriorstudiesj6847
    @independentwarriorstudiesj6847 3 роки тому

    Quick question in so I'm doing a swap on my RX-8, and when I bought the car the guy never gave me the key. When you turn the key on to the second position for the lights to turn on in the car does your power steering turn on then? Would the key immobilizer keep it from coming on??
    When I used to have a s2000 and you would just have to turn the key to Second ignition and you would have power to your steering.

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  3 роки тому +1

      My power steering only engages with the engine running

  • @spooks7630
    @spooks7630 Рік тому

    Also note. This can happen when you disconnect your battery. I had to reset mine

  • @acemoto2319
    @acemoto2319 3 роки тому

    Great video, thanks for awesome info... After cleaning the 2 bottom tray connections with silicon spray, my 2005 RX8 Power Steering still malfunctions. Though a bit stiff, I can still drive. Does anyone know if I will damage PS if I drive with faulty PS ? Thanks everyone and blessing!

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому +1

      I dont think it should damage the power steering components or just steering components, most cars are made to be able to drive without power steering in the event of an emergency.

    • @acemoto2319
      @acemoto2319 2 роки тому

      @@andrewcook3371 ok great info thanks 🙏 somehow I took some PS fluid out of reservoir with pump and refilled. Days later my PS returned and now has worked for 2 months. Maybe it was low. Cheers and blessings 🙏

    • @michaelleader8300
      @michaelleader8300 2 роки тому +1

      @@acemoto2319 power steering fluid? It's an electric system

    • @acemoto2319
      @acemoto2319 2 роки тому

      @@michaelleader8300 Thanks for correction Michael, I got PS to work after driving for awhile. Maybe I had loose battery connection. Thanks again and continued blessings 🙏👍🌞

  • @emiljanogjoni7846
    @emiljanogjoni7846 8 місяців тому

    No matter what i do stearing wheel is much harder turning right

  • @ZacharyC
    @ZacharyC 3 роки тому +2

    Wait if you didn’t have power steering wasn’t it hard to get home?

    • @canadianadolescence939
      @canadianadolescence939 3 роки тому

      Yes, It was

    • @pedroparker8407
      @pedroparker8407 3 роки тому

      noo i have one and i always drive it like that

    • @acemoto2319
      @acemoto2319 3 роки тому

      @@pedroparker8407 How long can one drive with faulty PS? I have same issued and wondering if I can continue driving without damage. Thanks Pedro

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому +1

      Should be fine to drive without it for as long as you want, just an inconvenience. Most steering systems are designed to work without power steering in the event of an emergency.

    • @ZacharyC
      @ZacharyC 2 роки тому

      @@andrewcook3371 thanks

  • @migzz5594
    @migzz5594 3 роки тому +1

    What happens if you snap one the plastic things when removing the hoses?

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  3 роки тому

      One of the plastic clips?

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  3 роки тому

      Or the tubes?

    • @acemoto2319
      @acemoto2319 3 роки тому

      Maybe use small plastic zip ties if plastic anchors are not replaced. Usually they keep hoses and wires from rattling and damaging moving parts.

  • @jaimehernandez9256
    @jaimehernandez9256 2 роки тому

    Porque sale el combustible en la rosca de la tapa de la pompa de un Mazda rx8 2004 no está bien instalada o qué cosa ayúdame es todo

  • @callumhjorth1637
    @callumhjorth1637 3 роки тому

    Thanks, “Andrew”

  • @gigiriddle6829
    @gigiriddle6829 3 роки тому

    Hey Andrew isn't there a way for me to just check my power steering fluid

    • @horseydestroyer9466
      @horseydestroyer9466 3 роки тому

      Because it has electric power steering, there is no fluid

    • @acemoto2319
      @acemoto2319 3 роки тому +2

      Also check blinker fluids :-)

  • @ATLRIOT
    @ATLRIOT 2 роки тому

    This does not reset your power steering. This calibrates your DSC.... DSC is Dynamic Stability Control which is a different system. I don't run DSC on our race car, I do use power steering.

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому

      Yes but if you disconnect your battery or anything where the power steering isnt working great this can help sometimes.

  • @imamakeit5163
    @imamakeit5163 2 роки тому

    My battery been unplugged for a year and now left steering is slightly hard but turns right normal 2009 rx8

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому

      If the reset didnt fix it, it might be a bushing, or ball joint issue. I assume that the car was sitting since the battery was unplugged. May need to be worked in a little bit.

  • @zacharyvest9448
    @zacharyvest9448 3 роки тому

    Can u do the reset first?

  • @Carlos.Rivera
    @Carlos.Rivera 2 роки тому

    Is that a Shinka ?

  • @jimmydavish3502
    @jimmydavish3502 3 роки тому

    You didn't tighten the hose clamp at the throttle body. wth

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  3 роки тому

      I think i just forgot to put it in the video

  • @aureliomolina2217
    @aureliomolina2217 2 роки тому

    Okay 👍

  • @gigiriddle6829
    @gigiriddle6829 3 роки тому

    Electronic I got it

    • @gigiriddle6829
      @gigiriddle6829 3 роки тому +1

      Hey Andrew should I put connector grease on my connections after I use electronic cleaner

    • @andrewcook3371
      @andrewcook3371  2 роки тому

      You can. This will give a better insulation. But not necessary

  • @ve2430
    @ve2430 Рік тому

    No good. Didn't work for me

  • @sanviti
    @sanviti 2 роки тому

    น้ำมันที่เติมไปใหลออกใต้เบาะทำอย่างไรคะ

  • @rufusmurphy9990
    @rufusmurphy9990 2 роки тому

    Nice work, thanks