Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 hey guys, given a few of you are knowledegable about R32s I need help! My car's steering is really heavy like there's no asssistance. It also won't readily return to centre after a turn, pretty petty but the pits picked it up...... Anyone had any similar problems? It has a Tomei Hicas lock thing on the side of the computer but this only turns the dash light on and off so I'm guessing its been disabled mechanically. In the engine bay where the pump is there are two wires, I've reconnected one and its turned the dash light off again but still no power steering... Anyone can help me out I'd be very greatful...... cheers! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 first check to make sure there is fluid in the reservoir. Then check to make sure the belt is on properly. If these are ok then the pump will need replacement. The pump is a mechanical pump, not electrical. Even if you disable the hicas completely it still has power steering on the front. Therefore, if it's not pumping then the pump needs replacement. You'll have to do a couple of tests on it before guaranteed stuffed but I'd say that will be your problem if the belt and fluid level are ok. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1120937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 cheers dude, will I have to change the rack as well as the pump? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 If the rack has no leaks coming from it and there is no play in the steering arms then more than likely, no. Not much goes wrong with them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 when I took it to peddars they said the rack was moving on its mounts? I don't have much faith in them though...... My corolla with 300K on it still steers fine so I was surprised that my 100K line had a stuffed one...... think i'll grab a pump and see how I go.... how do you test if the pump is working? the steering is hard and won't return to centre after a turn on its own, you have to manually bring it back.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 If you rev the engine to about 3000 while stationary does the steering become easier or stay the same? You won't be able to test the pump unless you can somehow check its pressure. Did it just suddenly go like this? if so...when and what were you doing at the time? going fast, slow round a corner when you noticed it? Does the steering make any kind of growling noises when you turn? Any other types of noises? or is it just really hard to turn? See if you can get a pump on there to check it. Plus, how is the fluid level and the belt? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 nah I just imported the car and its been like this ever since I bought it..... The steering doesn't get any easier with revs at all........no noises or anything either. the belts fine, they're all new cause the timing belt was done recently. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 yeah, the only other thing I can think of...and it's electrical....is the power steer pressure switch. which is right next to one of the pressure lines. Check that it is plugged in. Don't know how much effect this will have but it shouldn't. There is a way to test it. It should tell you if your pump is producing enough pressure also. I'll just read the manual and see if I can find it...I think it's terminal 19 on ecu to ground. Should be 0v when turning. I think...be back in a sec Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 where abouts in the engine bay is this switch located? I can see the pump thingy on the drivers side near the battery? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 where abouts in the engine bay is this switch located?I can see the pump thingy on the drivers side near the battery? I think this picture worked. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 nope, no it didn't he he Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 sorry, do you have an email address if not its ok...it should be just near the oil dipstick by the look of the picture Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 it comes off the control unit that is situated on the drivers side chassis rail. Should be a metal box looking thing with lines going in and coming out of it. Thick lines like the size of your middle finger Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 the plug should be grey in colour and have two wires by the look of it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazelinez Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 I re connected a little plug today near the dip stick today. Plugs I have found: One I reconnected near the pump One small female tagged to the strut tower not connected One Big female in front of the strut tower not connected should either of these two empties be connected? sorry its so vague, had S13s before this, the line is throwing me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 it is literally no more than 5 cm's from the dipstick towards the driver(that's what the pic shows me anyway) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 hang on, I'll go down and have a look at mine and see if I can see the female plugs that you are talking about. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 it is terminal 19 on the ecu with ignition on, test voltage between 19 and ground. should be battery voltage when not turned and 0v when turned. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/58500-r32-gts-t-hicas-problems/#findComment-1121422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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