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I had the same problem, so i opened the power steering fluid, made sure the filter on the stick was clean/not impeeded, swirled the fluid with the stick, and gave it a top up. No light anymore. give it a try. Would not have anything to do with boost.

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Screw the diagnostics...Remove the hicas altogether...I promise you the cars handling will astound you without it...If you are intereseted I can supply a rear replacement bar out of chromoly for a very reasonable price...You can have a look at my car at some stage if you like.

One of the best things you could do for your handling.

Cheers,

Russ

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haven't seen the r31 ones before but they are very easy to make, Have to have a look and a measure...thats all. Is it hydraulic like the r32?? I also took out the lines and capped the pump up the front....It never shows as an error etc and the fluid just circulates around like normal....

cheers,

russ

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Only because it masks inherent problems, like chronic understeer...once you set it up and have the hicas removed it is much faster around the track...

Also much less weight and less to go wrong..I know its small differences but it all adds up. The car feels much more direct and respnsive to throttle steer without hicas.

Anyway, each to their own...Just make sure you drive both before you finally make up your mind.

Cheers,

Russ

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I would suggest if you are happy with your car then leave it as it is...if you are not then you need to decide how you drive...do you drive hard..not so hard?? What other suspension mods do you have or are you prepared to do...

Give me a call if you want..pm me and I'll let you know my number, I can probably help you to decide.

Talk to other people who have and those who have not and see what they have to say...read these forums...heaps of threads with people who have problems with hicas..one thing is for sure no hicas is no worse.

Cheers,

Russ

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