Loud Constant Beep, Power Steering not working
12-14-11, 02:36 PM
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Loud Constant Beep, Power Steering not working
So Whenever I crank my car I get a loud constant beep, not a buzz, a beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the entire time its running and the power steering is not working. It has fluid, and it has a belt on it, and the pump is not seized.
It happened a few times before but went away within 10 seconds.
It happened a few times before but went away within 10 seconds.
12-14-11, 02:44 PM
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The buzzer sounds when you go over a certain RPM, or have low coolant/oil. Check the coolant and oil level. As far as you power steering problem goes I don't think that is related to the beeping.
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12-15-11, 02:10 PM
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Bump cant drive the car with this ****.
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ITS NOT A DAMN BUZZER ITS A BEEP. IM NOT RETARDED AND CAN TELL THE DIFFERNCE BETWEEN 2 DIFFERENT SOUNDS.
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ITS NOT A DAMN BUZZER ITS A BEEP. IM NOT RETARDED AND CAN TELL THE DIFFERNCE BETWEEN 2 DIFFERENT SOUNDS.
12-15-11, 08:39 PM
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Also the FAQ thread on this second generation forum covers BEEPS. Seems maybe the second or third line in that coverage is relevant to your case. I know nothing about power steering .
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12-15-11, 08:49 PM
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I am not sure, I have not driven the car, I will check the horn and speedo in the morning.
It quit for a day, and is back again today. Anyways, the beeps thing in the faq for 2gs doesn't say anything about a constant beep sadly.
It quit for a day, and is back again today. Anyways, the beeps thing in the faq for 2gs doesn't say anything about a constant beep sadly.
12-16-11, 06:33 PM
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Allright the speedo is working, but the horn is not. This beep only sounds when its running. If I kill it or just turn ignition to on it will stop. Its not the same sound as the rev limiter buzzer, and I am assuming the same buzzer is the sound that sounds for coolant and oil, but neither is low.
And I am not sure but I may have bigger issues. I have a good bit of white smoke coming off the exhaust manifold / header. It looks like it is coming from under the heat shield.
Where is the power steering control unit located? Can I just unplug it to see if the sound goes away? Also where is this pressure switch?
And I am not sure but I may have bigger issues. I have a good bit of white smoke coming off the exhaust manifold / header. It looks like it is coming from under the heat shield.
Where is the power steering control unit located? Can I just unplug it to see if the sound goes away? Also where is this pressure switch?
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12-18-11, 05:49 PM
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Bump for ideas about the retarded power steering system on this car. Is there anyway to bypass the computer and just have it work like normal powersteering?
12-18-11, 11:03 PM
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Its to hard to turn in parking lots with p/s. I daily drove my dsm for 5 days without it. Ended going to see the doctor because my elbows were killing me and he gave me a prescription for some kinda anti-inflammatory.
Just wish there was some kind of way to get the p/s working but make the car shut the **** up until I can get manual rack, they are about 250$ on rock auto, and I dont even wanna check shipping.
Just wish there was some kind of way to get the p/s working but make the car shut the **** up until I can get manual rack, they are about 250$ on rock auto, and I dont even wanna check shipping.
12-18-11, 11:13 PM
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ill have a pwr steeingr ecu,might take some time to locate it,plus im going manual so ill have one still in my 88GXL,let me know for next time we can meet up on parts,keep your eyes open cause i see manual racks for sale every now and then around $100-$125
12-18-11, 11:20 PM
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you might already know this but i believe you have the speed sensitive pwr steering,i think the easy way to tell is by how many lines are coming out of the pump,not for sure but maybe 3 is for variable assist,yes its much more complicated systym then just standard PS,takes into acct alot of diff. factors using the PS ECU to adjust the effort
12-18-11, 11:24 PM
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Yep, that is why its a piece of junk. I expect my steering to remain @ the same ratio not move around based on engine speed or vehicle speed. It just adds more things to break. Would rather KISS. If I can't bypass the controller unit for the power steering and just make constant ratio, then I am junking whole shebang. Just dont have the cash for a rack atm.
12-18-11, 11:27 PM
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I think I may try to open up the p/s cu and see if it has any cold solder joints or leaking caps/burn spots.
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