Power steering upgrade issues - classic wrx
24 August 2014, 09:03 PM
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Power steering upgrade issues - classic wrx
So on my 96 WRX I've done the power steering upgrade courtesy of ( https://www.scoobynet.com/technical-...g-upgrade.html .) I've bled the reservoir and filled as necessary (actually over filled a tad bit and spilled over) but the steering feels really hard to turn and my tires aren't flat so I know that's not an issue with creating more resistance. It almost feels as if there is no power steering when turning on a round-a-bout so what gives?
The connector from my sensor going to the reservoir's connector didn't fit but I got it to connect to the spade pin inside. What is the purpose of that connector?
One last thing...when swapping over the 24mm fittings there was a long center pin in the newer style reservoir and I had to press down on it while installing the 24mm fitting from the old res. What's that for?
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btw - I never had these issues with the old pump.
The connector from my sensor going to the reservoir's connector didn't fit but I got it to connect to the spade pin inside. What is the purpose of that connector?
One last thing...when swapping over the 24mm fittings there was a long center pin in the newer style reservoir and I had to press down on it while installing the 24mm fitting from the old res. What's that for?
Thanks guys!
btw - I never had these issues with the old pump.
25 August 2014, 08:46 PM
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BUMP!
Ok so I checked my tires since its gotten a lot colder recently and the air was down to 30psi so I pumped it back up to 45psi all around, so that's one bone head issue cleared lol
I jacked up the front end and went from lock to lock, which seems like I did it a hundred times (or so my shoulders feel like I did) and saw PS fluid pour out of the reservoir and then it stopped doing so. I continued to go from lock to lock to verify and the fluid would rise but barely overflow. It still feels a little bit of a struggle to turn so maybe I need to bleed more? I know I've been so used to driving my lexus that its effortless, but something still seems off with the wrx. I really don't want to put the old pump back on. Anyone??
Ok so I checked my tires since its gotten a lot colder recently and the air was down to 30psi so I pumped it back up to 45psi all around, so that's one bone head issue cleared lol
I jacked up the front end and went from lock to lock, which seems like I did it a hundred times (or so my shoulders feel like I did) and saw PS fluid pour out of the reservoir and then it stopped doing so. I continued to go from lock to lock to verify and the fluid would rise but barely overflow. It still feels a little bit of a struggle to turn so maybe I need to bleed more? I know I've been so used to driving my lexus that its effortless, but something still seems off with the wrx. I really don't want to put the old pump back on. Anyone??
26 August 2014, 09:49 PM
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BUMP! Ok so I checked my tires since its gotten a lot colder recently and the air was down to 30psi so I pumped it back up to 45psi all around, so that's one bone head issue cleared lol I jacked up the front end and went from lock to lock, which seems like I did it a hundred times (or so my shoulders feel like I did) and saw PS fluid pour out of the reservoir and then it stopped doing so. I continued to go from lock to lock to verify and the fluid would rise but barely overflow. It still feels a little bit of a struggle to turn so maybe I need to bleed more? I know I've been so used to driving my lexus that its effortless, but something still seems off with the wrx. I really don't want to put the old pump back on. Anyone??
26 August 2014, 10:04 PM
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Well apparently that 1 wire is supposed to adjust the idle and the idle will rise up slightly as the wheel is turned. I removed the pump and swapped back in the old one after finding a few new o-rings I had laying around and half way done ready to install, but it got too dark for me to see unfortunately. I'll have to continue tomorrow.
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03 September 2014, 08:11 PM
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Mine rides perfectly fine on Tein S-Techs, with V5/6 Sti dampers.
Apologies I hadn't seen this earlier, as it was my guide you were using. My first suggestion would have been the pump you had been supplied with.
Apologies I hadn't seen this earlier, as it was my guide you were using. My first suggestion would have been the pump you had been supplied with.
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Thanks for the info guys. I'll be adjusting to see what what I like for my comfort level.
yeah the pump was bad from the get go...thanks to matthewturb2000 i was able to get another pump and it worked like a charm too!
yeah the pump was bad from the get go...thanks to matthewturb2000 i was able to get another pump and it worked like a charm too!
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