rmccath Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Has anyone had a problem with their Power Steering not working properly. I currently have my P/S light on in my dash and my power steering in not working properly. Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you, Russell 2006 RX400h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maseace Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Check the P/S fluid level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmccath Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have an electric power steering system so i don't think their is any fluid to check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Have you had the power steering link (EPS) assembly replaced?. Certain vehicles may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemon Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 There was an internal Lexus recall on the electric power steering rack (internal as not a federally mandated recall, but something Lexus did voluntarily before the goverment forced them to). The recall involved replacing the entire rack - something to do with the magnets in the rack coming loose and jamming up the works. Easiest thing to do is call Lexus corporate (you're in Canada or the U.S. I assume), give them your VIN number and ask if there are any outstanding recalls on the vehicle (outstanding in the sense that a dealer has not corrected the problem yet, not outstanding as in YAY!! Another recall...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmccath Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I did call into the dealer and my electric Power Steering rack had been replaced. I gave them my VIN# and they were able to look that up. well thank you for the comments and if you know of any other trouble shooting ideas please pass them along. Thanks Again, Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nazium Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 there is a recall for that... i know, because they changed mine unknowingly when i took it in for oil change. fwiw, it drove worse after, since mine worked perfectly before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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