Power steering computer questions
 

I've been looking for information on the FC's active power steering (I drive an 88 GXL, and I hate the PS) but all I could really find was Low Impedance's FC FAQs (http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ead.php?t=4032)

I have 2 main questions:

1. When there is an Error "The power steering computer uses a series of 'beeps' to communicate." Are these audible beeps? Or are they being read off of some LEDs? I notice a few beeps (maybe just one, I'm not sure) when I turn my car off (sometimes, not always) but I thought it was the alarm acting stupid.

2. Is there a way to keep the power steering on "high speed mode" or whatever you would like to call it? To try and simulate a manual rack. I ask because too often I feel my steering tighten then loosen in the middle of a turn and its very annoying and unpredictable.

I'm extremely interested in the way my power steering works, any info or pictures would be helpful. :001_005:

Yes, they will be audible. They should sound once you turn the car off.

depending on the year they had speed and engine based references for when to activate the power steering. This is something i plan on adding to the FAQ maybe later this week since i found a good source of info.

But there is a chance that 1. your pump is going bad. 2. you have the wrong P/S computer or possibly even Pump due to an earlier repair and someone not having knowledge of the differences. This could yield funky results.

When the P/S is working correctly, the feel of the speed sensing (meaning car MPH) seems to be the best feel in my opinion.