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Gauging intrest... how many people are instrested in rebuilt power steering computers
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Gauging intrest... how many people are instrested in rebuilt power steering computers
Would you be intrested in buying rebuilt power steering computers. I have figured out what parts go bad, and I am considering selling the rebuilt ones at my webstore.
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Mark, what are symptoms of a failing/failed power steering computer? I know obviously if your power steering doesn't work, that is a definate indication, but it would be good to know what else, if anything, to look for.
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I would be intrested mark... I would take one right away, just another thing i wouldn't have to worry about doing on my car before its ready for the summer.
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Originally Posted by coldfire
...what are symptoms of a failing/failed power steering computer?...
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Originally Posted by JamesBong
Well, besides not working, a constant beeeeeeeeeeee... is a good indication that it's bad. Also, if you troubleshoot the different beep codes and find nothing wrong...
as for codes do you mean the codes you can check through the CEL on the S5? last time i checked i didn't have a power steering code, if there is one.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
Would you be intrested in buying rebuilt power steering computers. I have figured out what parts go bad, and I am considering selling the rebuilt ones at my webstore.
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Originally Posted by JamesBong
Well, besides not working, a constant beeeeeeeeeeee... is a good indication that it's bad. Also, if you troubleshoot the different beep codes and find nothing wrong...
And never a buzz. Buzz, is bad... low oil, low coolant etc for a buzz
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Originally Posted by coldfire
Mark, what are symptoms of a failing/failed power steering computer? I know obviously if your power steering doesn't work, that is a definate indication, but it would be good to know what else, if anything, to look for.
thanks
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That sounds like problems I have on my 88 GTU. I'd be interested in the rebuilding service if it was offered, or a rebuilt computer. Would I be able to send mine in as a core?
Last edited by cluosborne; 03-27-05 at 10:18 PM. Reason: More specific info
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Originally Posted by Nismonic
Would this still make the beep/buzz if the belt for the power steering pump is off?
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Originally Posted by cluosborne
I think the power steering computers for S4 and S5 are located under the dash, to the left of the steering column.
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I have some questions:
1. What would be the cost for the power steering computer?
2. Are you willing to offer a rebuilding service, or allow my original unit as a core in exchange?
3. Out of curiousity, what components typicaly fail?
1. What would be the cost for the power steering computer?
2. Are you willing to offer a rebuilding service, or allow my original unit as a core in exchange?
3. Out of curiousity, what components typicaly fail?
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Mark, The answer has to be yes. (just not right now) The difference in I might and I will buy one is when the one in the onwers car stops working AND they price one at the Mazda Stealership. Once they get quoted a Bazillion dollors for a small chip they will come running to your door.
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Originally Posted by DC350
Could i purchase one from you right now mark?
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Originally Posted by andrew lohaus
im not trying to undermine your potential buisness, but considering the number of people that pull their power steering and cars getting parted out compared to the rate at which the computers fail (its news to me that they do) id imagine there are probobly enough spares layng around that there may be much demand for rebuilt ones. i know mines not getting used right now...
And the power steering CPUs I have been seeing from a couple of parter/wreckers are much like the wiper switches, in that only about 30% seem to be working correctly when I get them.