[V8] '93 V8Q - Speed sensitive power assisted steering

[Mendezwerks]

Not to much experience with V8's servo tronic system, but a common failure on D2 A8's its the relay/control module that fails. 

MendezWerks


On Mar 11, 2012, at 3:10 PM, "urq" <urq at pacbell.net> wrote:

> IIRC disconnecting the "Servotronic" reduces the assist at low speeds ...
> I'd look for a disconnected connector or blown fuse ... or perhaps a bad
> rack ...
> 
> On my '91s the Servotronic controller is in a green plastic box mounted to
> the back of the dashboard on the left side of the steering wheel.
> 
> Steve Buchholz
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8 Tony and Lillie
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 10:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [V8] '93 V8Q - Speed sensitive power assisted steering
> 
> If it still works, but is harder as if you are going faster, I'd be looking
> into the wiring that goes from the speed sensor to whatever controls the
> assist amount.
> 
> Tony
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> Subject: [V8] '93 V8Q - Speed sensitive power assisted steering
> 
> 
>> Has anyone had issues with the power assisted steering? Specifically it
>> appears as though the assist has dropped dramatically at parking speeds. 
>> The
>> assist is still there but the level is as though I'm at highway speeds. I 
>> do
>> not see in the manual anything about this. 
> 
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