Jump to content
SAU Community

Hicas Lock Bar

oweban
 Share

Recommended Posts

oweban Grand Master

oweban

Posted
Posted

I'm thinking of getting one of these, because when HICAS comes on, it feels like the power steering has shut off, and frankly that don't feel too good.

How much are these, in general, and where would I look to get one? I wanna make sure I get a decent one, then obviously I'll have to work out a way to install it. :yes:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/148985-hicas-lock-bar/
Share on other sites
ecr33noob Apprentice

ecr33noob

Posted
Posted
I'm thinking of getting one of these, because when HICAS comes on, it feels like the power steering has shut off, and frankly that don't feel too good.

How much are these, in general, and where would I look to get one? I wanna make sure I get a decent one, then obviously I'll have to work out a way to install it. :/

I bought mine on Ebay and installed it myself...very easy...Good Luck

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/148985-hicas-lock-bar/#findComment-2779060
Share on other sites
oweban Grand Master

oweban

Posted
  • Author
Posted
PS: Just because the hicas light comes on doesn't necessarily mean that the hicas is the faulty item. There can be many causes of the light coming on some of which a hicas lock bar will not fix.

It's not on permanently, just randomly, it seems. When I notice the wheel becoming sluggish, the light is usually on.

Power steering fluid level is perfect. *shrug*

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/148985-hicas-lock-bar/#findComment-2781390
Share on other sites
MANWHORE Grand Master

MANWHORE

Posted
Posted

Let me give you an example. There are 4 screws on the back of the cluster. if any one of them is lose, the hicas light will come on and you'll drop powersteering.

A faulty speedo can do the same.

Basically anywhere along the line can cause the light to come on.

I hope for your sake that the bar will fix it.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/148985-hicas-lock-bar/#findComment-2781815
Share on other sites
siiick Contributor

siiick

Posted
Posted
Let me give you an example. There are 4 screws on the back of the cluster. if any one of them is lose, the hicas light will come on and you'll drop powersteering.

Hey manwhore where abouts are these 4 bolts you are speaking of. on the bar or in the boot near the battery?

sorry to but in, i got same problem.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/148985-hicas-lock-bar/#findComment-2788098
Share on other sites
Godzilla32 Veteran

Godzilla32

Posted
Posted
I'd assumed so, seeing as the steering feels crappy when the light is on; kinda like I'm back in my old Daewoo. (sad, I know.)

Of course its gunna feel crappy! Its not working properly... Thats what a warning light is trying to tell you :)

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/148985-hicas-lock-bar/#findComment-2788447
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • joshuaho96
      R32 GTS (RB20DE) Injectors Replacement

      By joshuaho96 · Posted

      Reading through the engine service manual their advice is do a cylinder balance test. Unplug one injector at a time and see if the idle drops a consistent RPM. You can also do this using a Consult cable which is easier. They also call for unplugging the power transistor, then with the engine off and the fuel rail unhooked from the manifold verifying that you have good fuel flow (even injection, no dripping/leaks, etc) when you twist the CAS by hand. Also verify the spark by pulling the spark plugs and allowing the plugs to ground and turning the CAS by hand. I would also start doing the sensor checks and idle valve checks in service manual. Make sure the MAF tests reasonably, the intake air regulator is sane, etc. You may have to get new spark plugs.
    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      Valve clearance for RB25det series 2

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      This sounds very old of me, however since buying the Tiguan shit box, my view on shit boxes have changed.
    • Waders360
      M35 Brake caliper replacement

      By Waders360 · Posted

      I've looked up the parts number (41011AL501). It's around $700 OEM. Usually our Infiniti G35 here in Canada have interchangeable parts with my Stagea but the parts number are not the same. I have looked around and it seems the JDM 2005 V35 Skyline (which is the same as our G35) has the same caliper but I cannot confirm. And I can't find a repair kit. The inner brake pads drags on the rotor, seems to be rusty piston. Thanks for the info by the way
    • GTSBoy
      Valve clearance for RB25det series 2

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      This coupled with 6-9 speed autos with ridiculously short gearing is why these modern shitbox cars always seem so fast off the line. If it wasn't for those things, Raptors would not seem fast. The problem we have is there is a driveability gap between a more gentle take off and a wheelspinning sideways launch. The difference between ankle flex required to achieve one and ankle flex required to achieve the other is about 0.5°.
    • Kinkstaah
      Valve clearance for RB25det series 2

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      Yeah I think I'm also with the opposite here. It's 'hard to keep up with traffic' because in the real world I'm accelerating with 15% throttle and they are pinning it. It feels like I'm being an overt dickhead at anything above 15% throttle, so the car sounds like I'm being an overt dickhead to keep up with/get ahead of traffic when I'm really just trying to drive with traffic. There would be no issue 'keeping up with traffic' if we used the same level of throttle input/aggression to drive around. People really do just drive around with their foot nearly pinned in econoboxes.
×
×
  • Create New...