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2007 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, No power, Power steering.
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Asked on December 29, 2012

Honda Civic Steering Problem

Just replaced the rack n pinion on the civic si and now its making a really bad grinding noise new rack n pinion was used the reason i replaced it was because Honda said it was bad original issue was no power steering the rack n pinion is electrical any ideas?
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Replied on December 29, 2012

never heard of any issues with the racks on them

is the fluid full???

why did you replace it

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on December 29, 2012

There is no fluid its electrical and i replaced it because there was no power steering and Honda said the rack n pinion was bad

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is this a hybrid??

Roy

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Replied on December 29, 2012

I stated in the original message that it is A si civic

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How to Troubleshoot DTCs
The troubleshooting procedures assume that the cause of the problem is still present and the EPS indicator is still on, Following the procedure when the EPS indicator does not come on can result in incorrect diagnosis.

Question the customer about the conditions when the problem occurred, and try to reproduce the same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out when the EPS indicator came on, such as during EPS control, after EPS control, when the vehicle was at a certain speed, etc.
When the EPS indicator does not come on during the test-drive, but troubleshooting is done based on the DTC, check for loose connectors, poor terminal contact, etc., in the affected circuit before you start troubleshooting.
After troubleshooting, clear the DTC and test-drive the vehicle. Be sure the EPS indicator does not come on.

did you have any codes from this system???

if the motor fails, it will cause no assist. did the motor come with the used rack??

i also attached a wiring diagram as well.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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The eps light is on still that's the only code present and the motor was replaced recently and it did not come with the used rack we bought one separate

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what was the code number??

Roy

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It doesn't say just the eps light indicator is on we have a snap on scanner but does not read steering codes

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