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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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power steering control unit

my 1988 rx7 GTU is making beeping noises after like a few minutes, from the unit. i pulled the plug and it stopped, but then i lost power steering. plugged it back in and got the power steering back but the beeping comes back.

it beeps 5 times and pauses, and then repeat.... what does that mean?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by katkaroto
it beeps 5 times and pauses, and then repeat.... what does that mean?
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I keep hearing a beep beep beep
Probably the power steering computer telling you there is a problem with the system. The number of beeps before pausing will indicate the problem.
1-beep, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of speed sensor signal:
In case broken wires or short circuits occur to sensors or harnesses, the buzzer sounds 60-seconds after the engine speed signal of 2200 rpm continues for 18-seconds.
2-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of engine speed signal:
The buzzer sounds twice and repeats when the vehicle speed signal is missing input and/or no engine speed signal is found (short circuit, broken wire, etc.)
3-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of stepping motor signal:
The buzzer sounds when there are broken wires or short circuits in coils or harnesses.
4-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of the power steering microcomputer:
The buzzer sounds 4 and repeats when there are circuit troubles other than with the micro computer.
5-beeps, pause, repeat - in case abnormality of steering sensor signal: Steering sensor is mis-aligned or failed or steering wheel has been improperly installed.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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thanks!
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