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burnsauto · 10-08-2015, 07:09 PM

Alright, I know it's not S chassis related, but don't care :P

So I've driving home tonight in my 2003 Honda Accord, check engine light comes on, gr.

Noticed no noises or any fluctuation in RPM while driving down the road, until I pulled into a parking lot.

Power steering became non existent when pulling into a parking space. I turn the wheel back in forth, watch the RPM's drop as I do this. I stop turning, car goes back to a nice steady 900 RPM idle.

It's 9 at night and I haven't checked the code yet (I will tomorrow at work), but did some reading and I'm thinking a power steering sensor.

From what I read, when the computer notices that the sensor is either stuck open or closed, a CEL will be triggered, and the other symptoms that I noticed could occur.

Thoughts? Am I on the right track?

kruked · 10-09-2015, 10:14 AM

You're on the right track. The sensor should be on the high pressure line

cotbu · 10-09-2015, 01:55 PM

The sensor is doing its job, it's shouldn't make power steering not work, check pump and lines and or reservoir dogs! Then clear code, if it's in fact the power steering sensor code.

Sent from a Highly Tuned Note 4.5!!!

10-08-2015, 07:09 PM	#1
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Daily Driver issue Alright, I know it's not S chassis related, but don't care :P So I've driving home tonight in my 2003 Honda Accord, check engine light comes on, gr. Noticed no noises or any fluctuation in RPM while driving down the road, until I pulled into a parking lot. Power steering became non existent when pulling into a parking space. I turn the wheel back in forth, watch the RPM's drop as I do this. I stop turning, car goes back to a nice steady 900 RPM idle. It's 9 at night and I haven't checked the code yet (I will tomorrow at work), but did some reading and I'm thinking a power steering sensor. From what I read, when the computer notices that the sensor is either stuck open or closed, a CEL will be triggered, and the other symptoms that I noticed could occur. Thoughts? Am I on the right track? __________________

10-09-2015, 10:14 AM	#2
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	You're on the right track. The sensor should be on the high pressure line __________________ I like my bikes how I like my b¡tches...naked! 2014 Triumph Street Triple

10-09-2015, 01:55 PM	#3
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 49 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The sensor is doing its job, it's shouldn't make power steering not work, check pump and lines and or reservoir dogs! Then clear code, if it's in fact the power steering sensor code. Sent from a Highly Tuned Note 4.5!!! __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"