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Old 06-27-2014, 03:55 AM
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Power steering issue's/ warm up idle

I recently purchased a 2004 RX-8 and it was great for about a day, then problems starting rolling in. For one, when I start the car in the morning it will idle at about 2/3k rpms and slowly work its way down. The power steering went in and out as if it had a mind of its own, and now doesn't work at all. It does need new spark plugs, cables, and a few crank sensors that I know of. I'm not a very mechanically inclined person so I'm not quite sure where to start. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :D

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Mrcook,

I believe you mean it needs plugs, wires and Coils.

The power steering going in and out is a common issue.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...ailure-107481/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...g-pics-223713/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...issues-251880/

Most of the time it ends up being the connection below the coolant overflow drain tube.

The idle starting at 2-3K then working it's way down as the car warms up is normal.

Read through this as well.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
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If it ends up being the steering rack, let me know. I've got one you can buy for pretty cheap.

Just sayin'
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