Power steering failure due to the fluid?

dhan · 2008-12-01 23:49:09

I was wondering where the powersteering fluid is located so that i can just go and see if i have any left and if not go buy some? Maybe that might fix the problem

12-01-2008 | 07:09 PM

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expo1

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The RX-8 doesn't use power steering fluid. It uses electricity

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12-01-2008 | 07:13 PM

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expo1

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If your 8 was recently in an accident then the body shop that 'fixed' the car is the place to go. If not then the dealership.

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12-01-2008 | 10:10 PM

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Razz1

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Check the connections. They have been know to get dirty.

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12-03-2008 | 07:07 PM

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04RX8man

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yeah check connections then go to the dealer if not.....sort of sucks not having a fluid type rack but it is better in many other ways...just can't realy fix it unless u r really experienced with those tings

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12-03-2008 | 08:56 PM

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Socket7

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Flush the electrons out of the wire and replace them with new ones.

It seems like the connector located below the coolant overflow hose tends to go bad when the coolant boils over and spills out onto it. Might want to start by checking there. Beyond that, no clue.

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