just want to say thank you for your channel! power steering went out while taking my dog to the vet. found this vid and was able to pull up to an oreillys and to test the fuse and luckily they had a replacement and was back on the road 😅.
I have a 2015 EcoDiesel RAM 1500 (same as this truck except the year). My truck has the same issue with the EPS. I took it to the dealership and they want to replace the whole power steering rack ($4000). I don’t know if the dealership checked the fuses. This video could save me a lot of money and time. Most other videos show how to replace the power steering rack. This may not always be necessary, but the bottom line is to make money not to save money for the customer. This is why dealerships have a bad reputation. Thank you for showing us an honest and easy to understand video on this repair.
Wow, brought mine into dealer they think it’s power steering rack before even looking into it and quoted me 6800$ to fix. I’m paying the 250$ they want to diagnose then will go from there
When I got my new 25 RAM 1500 Laramie, was told to never jump start another car. Best to invest in a good power pack and that's what I did. Good thing to have in any car.
OMG!!!!!😮❤🎉😮 Thank you sooo much!! I was quoted $4k from the dealership and prayed and watched your video. Can I tell you that the people who put my battery on didn't even tighten the electronic component part on the battery so it was bounced around and lose contact off and on. I tightened them and now my truck is fixed? 😮🤯 I also like your patience and you're an excellent teacher! So logical and nice paced. I dont know anything about vehicle mechanics or cars maintenance anything and made me feel like a superwoman!
Thank you so much for this…been a maintainer on BFV’s in the Army for 11+ years now and this diag video came in clutch. Verified my fault and it’s my 125A fuse that’s blown. No power going to that stud at all. Thank you Fluke and a special thanks to K Diagnostics!
Thank you, I own a car repair shop and I own a Dodge Ram 1500, 2015 model, and I have the same problem. Today I will check the same fuse. Thank you again, you deserve it. With my best regards to you.
Thank you very much for your knowledge on the electrical power steering system for my 2016 ram dodge eco diesel truck .I was doing some work on my truck and accidentally shorted a tool on the battery and saw a spark by the battery terminal , after the repair i notice the steering was hard to turn , so next day i viewed your u tube channel and started trouble shooting as you did, my first test was using my test light and notice there was no power at the 125 amps battery fuse, i removed it and notice the bridge on the back of the fuse was burned out .I went to the dodge dealer purchase a new one for about 15 dollars, installed it and every thing was good as new .Thank you ,keep up the good work .
I just did the same thing tonight, accidentally shorted a ratchet on the battery and saw a spark at the terminal. Now I have no power steering and low battery voltage 😅
yep. Working through an issue on a '13 (looks to be an issue in the R&P itself this time), but dealers just automatically default to needing new R&P. $2000+ for parts alone.
Thank you, my friend. I had the same exact problem with my truck. I followed your instructions and all is good. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this thoughtful video.
Great video. You saved me a bunch of money. My Dodge Darts steering was stiff with all the warnings. Checked all the fuses etc. but completely forgot about the 70 amp in line fuse on the pos cable. Tightened a loose connection and problem solved. Many thanks. 😊
It was my pleasure, unfortunately it did not solve the problem. I did change the fuse on my 2013 RAM Sport 5.7 HEMI, but the steering problem persist. I am not a mechanic, so when I saw the complexity to change the rack & pinion, it seems that I am going use a professional. But is so expensive, the part is said to be between $2,000 to $2,800 and that does not include labor, it us big concern. But regardless I did learn from your video, so Muchas Gracias once more. Have a great day.
Hola my Friend, Yes I did, unfortunately It was to much of a big job for my mechanical skills so I used the services of a local RAM dealership due that the mechanics of the area where busy and where basically quoting the same amount than dealer and did not include two year total replacement warranty that the dealer offered. I paid $2809.00 and the dealer recommended to change ball joints and other parts, totaling $6,800. So I just did the and pinion replacements and alignment. It came out perfect but a sense of frustration and distrust of the future of the RAM came upon me so I sold it after a week, providing a total disclosure of everything I had repaired during the course of 3 years of ownership. Since I kept in beautiful conditions it was fast and easy to sell. I purchased only two weeks ago a 2022 Frontier Pro 4X with 13,800 miles and still under warranty. I believe that vehicles manufacturers should be held accountable for frequent repeatable failures or broken parts that should last the lifetime of the vehicle, under conditions usage. Thank you for asking and sorry If I shared more info than requested. Have a. great day, Tony from Puerto Rico. Saludos
Bless Thoroughly enjoyed this educational video. You're going over things slowly & repeatedly is like going to a tech school. Thanks 😊 from Northern California
Very nice diagnostics but you probably should have disconnected the ground before replacing the fuse. This can also happen when you attempt to boost with another vehicle and place the positive booster cable clamp on either of the fused posts rather than the main post of the battery. It's not necessarily caused by reverse polarity. When the vehicle being boosted starts the draw exceeds the rating of the fuse causing it to blow normally preventing components from being ruined by excessive current, in this case current would flow toward the boosted vehicle but still overloads the fuse causing it to blow. Always boost from the main + battery post. Great video brother.
Thank you so much I started following what you were doing in the video and then realized the bolt near my fuse wasn't tight. It's weird that is what sent my battery and power steering light on.
From Puerto Rico, I am very pleased and thankful for your easy to follow explanation and detailed enlightening information. I subscribed so I can continue learning on topics related to my 2013 RAM Sport. Muchas Gracias
I was having this problem after changing my battery. I disconnected the negative for 15 minutes to clear everything and it worked. Fast forward 2 weeks and I’m in a parking lot trying it again lmao
As usual , you are very special , thank you so much my friend , I hope you always fine and waiting for your next video to get more and more fun and happiness , thank you a lot
Great video, learned a lot from a master mechanic. I have a new Ram and the service power steering light came on after 126 miles but the steering is fine, no loss of power assist (yet). Still under warrenty so I will take it to the dealer. This video gives me a much better understanding of how the system works. I am hoping it is just an ECM or EPS module glitch. Thanks so much for the video.
I need to buy a great scan tool. I have been working on cars for far too long to stop because of the technology in cars now a days. Easy money with the right tools.
great job only difference when i diag if i know someone has tried to jumpstart a vehicle i always go to fuses first but that would be a short video and wouldn't be very good teaching tool for others
Hello thank you for this video I have a 2013 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Liter Hemi and my truck doesn’t have this 125A fuse on battery terminal it instead has 180/120 amp fuse block attached to it would this be the same as the Eco Diesel you worked on?
Sir am currently working on a Peugeot expert 3 which is giving me serious issue, I have changed the injectors and ignation coil still the same , the problem of the car is that each time you start the car the 2 or 3 plugs will get wet the car will be seriously missing and will be shouting as well I have scanned the car but the fault code still remains, any help sir.
Good video indeed! What causes the electric power steering pump to continue whinning or running even if the ignition is switched off? It runs until battery drains unless I unplug the battery. This is for mini cooper s r53. It began after I was also jumping the other car and another jumper cable (+) snapped off and got attached to other cable (-) and then the issue began. The pump works as mentioned earlier and power steering is there but it just wont switch off. I did some research and discovered the FL04 fuse 100A which powers the Pump but since there is power going to the pump um confused. Its like something stuck in closed or so! Kindly advice'
Sandveld Off-Camp Drifters It Sounds like the electric motor on the power steering system is shorted! can you unplug it and see what happens, if it stops running after unplugging it then it's shorted!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Thanks for your quick response! I would like to believe it will stop running if I unplug it, because I removed the FL04 (100A) fuse and it stopped and the steering got heavy. Now back to possible shorted electric motor, does this mean I might have to replace the whole steeering pump to address this issue? Any further troubleshooting hints before I take that route?! Thanks again!
I have a 2015 ram 1500 HEMI and I checked the fuses and both are ok. Yesterday I disconnected the positive terminal from the battery and the problem went away, but today it reappeared and I did what you did in the video and it didn't go away. Could the electronic module of the power steering be damaged?
They must connected the positive jumper cable on the power steering fuse stud, at the battery positive terminal, that what cause the fuse to blow, because the starter motor use more than 125 amp to operate, like my 4 cylinder engine starter use up to 218 amp from the battery, so if they jumped a big engine car, well you know how much amps will be definitely more than 125 amp, never use jumper cable on newer vehicles if you don't know what you doing.
I wish this was posted three months ago, I spent $3000 + at the dealership to replace my electric rack. I looked for videos like this but couldn’t find anything.
I have a 2017 jeep grand cherokee 3.6 with 4x4 can my vehicle possibly have the same problems. Because when the battery cable is unconnected and then reconnected the eps will work for a short moment and then it goes back stiff
Jeremiah Lucas it sounds like you have an EPS electric motor problem. or a wiring issue, I recommend you take it to a pro mechanic who can diagnose it for you!
Kingsley Kafui I get my wiring diagrams from mitchel pro demand! and the scan tool has a service info tab build into it, as long as I can link up my account to it!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Ok thank you very much.so how do I get access to it from autel ms909 scan tool? Or is it possible get access it from laptop and if so how do I get started.thank you in fact I like your approach to how you tackled and solved problems.
@@kingsleykafui3949 My Pleasure! You need to call mitchel prodemand and they will get you set up. you can access the service info from a laptop or your Autel scanner
Was anyone else expecting that tiny 16 gauge jumper wire to go up in smoke trying to feed the 125a circuit once he started cranking the steering wheel? 😄
Ive been driving mine without my EPS and the blinking light on for over 3 years. It's not that hard to turn especially when I'm use to it now 😂 I'm going to try this because I refuse to pay 4k for a new rack and pinion I have a 2013 ram 1500
I love my 2020 Rebel. Unfortunately I think Im gonna have to sell it. I keep on getting this “power steering unavailable” issue message that the dealer can’t figure it out and its costing me too much money 💵
I have a 2020 RAM 1500 Rebel thats been giving me the same Power Steering Unavailable message. The problem is that it doesn’t have that battery fuse there. Anyone has any idea where the fuse he replaced here is located on the 2020 models? Thank you🙏🏻
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I did and I could not locate that big fuse; only the 10amp fuse, but that one is working. I also took it to a mechanic, but they couldn’t find the issue. Before it would only show up a few times, but now it seems to be all the times because the message pops up every-time I start it. I want to try everything I can before I take it to the dealer, and spend all that 💰. Thank you
I Have a Chrysler 300 2016 and i have the exact same issue happened to me. My steering when is perfectly fine, my fuses are fine, relay are good, i am still getting the light on the dash. I have disconnected the battery for 1 day and drove more than 100 miles. Please help what it can be!!
Mine sat for a month and now the wheel is stiff, doesn't turn itself back when turning a corner, 2017 ram classic, my 2017 ram sport is doing it too, no lights on
just want to say thank you for your channel! power steering went out while taking my dog to the vet. found this vid and was able to pull up to an oreillys and to test the fuse and luckily they had a replacement and was back on the road 😅.
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I have a 2015 EcoDiesel RAM 1500 (same as this truck except the year). My truck has the same issue with the EPS. I took it to the dealership and they want to replace the whole power steering rack ($4000). I don’t know if the dealership checked the fuses. This video could save me a lot of money and time. Most other videos show how to replace the power steering rack. This may not always be necessary, but the bottom line is to make money not to save money for the customer. This is why dealerships have a bad reputation. Thank you for showing us an honest and easy to understand video on this repair.
@johnczirjak Thank you and I hope you didn't get ripped off by the Dealer!
Wow, brought mine into dealer they think it’s power steering rack before even looking into it and quoted me 6800$ to fix. I’m paying the 250$ they want to diagnose then will go from there
When I got my new 25 RAM 1500 Laramie, was told to never jump start another car. Best to invest in a good power pack and that's what I did. Good thing to have in any car.
@alp3781 That was good advice
Man this is the best video of electric power steering I have ever seen. Juice Man. RESPECT
@ronnyjuliette3699 Thank you!
OMG!!!!!😮❤🎉😮 Thank you sooo much!! I was quoted $4k from the dealership and prayed and watched your video. Can I tell you that the people who put my battery on didn't even tighten the electronic component part on the battery so it was bounced around and lose contact off and on. I tightened them and now my truck is fixed? 😮🤯 I also like your patience and you're an excellent teacher! So logical and nice paced. I dont know anything about vehicle mechanics or cars maintenance anything and made me feel like a superwoman!
@ChiRsHA My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful
Thank you so much for this…been a maintainer on BFV’s in the Army for 11+ years now and this diag video came in clutch. Verified my fault and it’s my 125A fuse that’s blown. No power going to that stud at all. Thank you Fluke and a special thanks to K Diagnostics!
Kharim McFarlane My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Thank you, I own a car repair shop and I own a Dodge Ram 1500, 2015 model, and I have the same problem. Today I will check the same fuse. Thank you again, you deserve it. With my best regards to you.
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Thank you very much for your knowledge on the electrical power steering system for my 2016 ram dodge eco diesel truck .I was doing some work on my truck and accidentally shorted a tool on the battery and saw a spark by the battery terminal , after the repair i notice the steering was hard to turn , so next day i viewed your u tube channel and started trouble shooting as you did, my first test was using my test light and notice there was no power at the 125 amps battery fuse, i removed it and notice the bridge on the back of the fuse was burned out .I went to the dodge dealer purchase a new one for about 15 dollars, installed it and every thing was good as new .Thank you ,keep up the good work .
@crisbalto4416 My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
I just did the same thing tonight, accidentally shorted a ratchet on the battery and saw a spark at the terminal. Now I have no power steering and low battery voltage 😅
Great to see an honest man. Take that to the dealership and probably pay thousands... Will definitely be following you...
@lpsryrygrace5425 Thank you!
yep. Working through an issue on a '13 (looks to be an issue in the R&P itself this time), but dealers just automatically default to needing new R&P. $2000+ for parts alone.
I'm glad I saw your video I thought my rack and pinion was bad saved me over $ 1500
@user-ei4ge9ly8g I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Thank you, my friend. I had the same exact problem with my truck. I followed your instructions and all is good. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this thoughtful video.
@chipadams8733 My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
That jumper wire would burn up before the 80 amp fuse will open haha. Great video!
Che Kelley Lol! Yeah that's true that wire was so small, I didn't even think about haha, Thanks though!
Thanks for the video. It gives me an idea of where to start investigating my power steering, after getting a test light.
@dryerthackston7088 My Pleasure!
Great video. You saved me a bunch of money. My Dodge Darts steering was stiff with all the warnings. Checked all the fuses etc. but completely forgot about the 70 amp in line fuse on the pos cable. Tightened a loose connection and problem solved. Many thanks. 😊
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It was my pleasure, unfortunately it did not solve the problem. I did change the fuse on my 2013 RAM Sport 5.7 HEMI, but the steering problem persist. I am not a mechanic, so when I saw the complexity to change the rack & pinion, it seems that I am going use a professional. But is so expensive, the part is said to be between $2,000 to $2,800 and that does not include labor, it us big concern. But regardless I did learn from your video, so Muchas Gracias once more. Have a great day.
Tony Morales My Pleasure! and Yeah these electric power steering systems are expensive to fix! Good Luck with your truck!
Tony, did you fix your steering system? I have this issue, and the part costs me $2,300 at the dealer.
Hola my Friend, Yes I did, unfortunately It was to much of a big job for my mechanical skills so I used the services of a local RAM dealership due that the mechanics of the area where busy and where basically quoting the same amount than dealer and did not include two year total replacement warranty that the dealer offered. I paid $2809.00 and the dealer recommended to change ball joints and other parts, totaling $6,800. So I just did the and pinion replacements and alignment. It came out perfect but a sense of frustration and distrust of the future of the RAM came upon me so I sold it after a week, providing a total disclosure of everything I had repaired during the course of 3 years of ownership. Since I kept in beautiful conditions it was fast and easy to sell. I purchased only two weeks ago a 2022 Frontier Pro 4X with 13,800 miles and still under warranty. I believe that vehicles manufacturers should be held accountable for frequent repeatable failures or broken parts that should last the lifetime of the vehicle, under conditions usage. Thank you for asking and sorry If I shared more info than requested. Have a. great day, Tony from Puerto Rico. Saludos
And this problem occurred from you plugging up the jumper cables wrong?
This man just saved my damn ass god bless for TH-cam 😅
Diego Guerra I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
What an amazing diagnostic and repair! This is mavelous . From South Africa
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Bless Thoroughly enjoyed this educational video. You're going over things slowly & repeatedly is like going to a tech school. Thanks 😊 from Northern California
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Nice work man, I appreciate the explanation, and seeing the backside of a higher end scanner than my $500 junk.
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Great video probably save me lots of money, found loose wire from battery to fuse terminal because of this video. Thanks👍
@AK-lw9sj Thanks! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Excellent video. I was helping a buddy diagnose that same issue. As always thanks for sharing your expertise.
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From 4:56 to 5:07 it was right there when you talking about heated seats... literally the very next line lmao
Very nice diagnostics but you probably should have disconnected the ground before replacing the fuse. This can also happen when you attempt to boost with another vehicle and place the positive booster cable clamp on either of the fused posts rather than the main post of the battery. It's not necessarily caused by reverse polarity. When the vehicle being boosted starts the draw exceeds the rating of the fuse causing it to blow normally preventing components from being ruined by excessive current, in this case current would flow toward the boosted vehicle but still overloads the fuse causing it to blow. Always boost from the main + battery post. Great video brother.
@neil50651 Thanks for your input my Friend!
Excellent video.
I felt like l was in class with an instructor. 👍🏾
Drake Woods Thank you!
Nice video. Thanks for showing the wiring diagram
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Thank you so much I started following what you were doing in the video and then realized the bolt near my fuse wasn't tight. It's weird that is what sent my battery and power steering light on.
Sir Donka My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Great information and excellent work!! But dude, this could have been a 10 minute video.
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Thanks for the video saved me time and money
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From Puerto Rico, I am very pleased and thankful for your easy to follow explanation and detailed enlightening information. I subscribed so I can continue learning on topics related to my 2013 RAM Sport. Muchas Gracias
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I love you diagnoses the problem.i was very helpful I would that that control the power steering
@jasonwynter4947 Thanks!
Thank you my friend, friend had same issue after her friend jump started her truck.
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Thank you this video! This was exactly what I needed I’m back driving my truck after it being down for a month. Subbed +
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Thanks for the video.. Very helpful information.. Watching in Brownsville, Tx..
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Great video as always...
Watching you from Ghana 🇬🇭
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I was having this problem after changing my battery. I disconnected the negative for 15 minutes to clear everything and it worked. Fast forward 2 weeks and I’m in a parking lot trying it again lmao
@caboosterseat2147 Oh really!!
As usual , you are very special , thank you so much my friend , I hope you always fine and waiting for your next video to get more and more fun and happiness , thank you a lot
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Great video, learned a lot from a master mechanic. I have a new Ram and the service power steering light came on after 126 miles but the steering is fine, no loss of power assist (yet). Still under warrenty so I will take it to the dealer. This video gives me a much better understanding of how the system works. I am hoping it is just an ECM or EPS module glitch. Thanks so much for the video.
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I need to buy a great scan tool. I have been working on cars for far too long to stop because of the technology in cars now a days. Easy money with the right tools.
Bladimir Bartolini YES! Sometimes it's very easy when you have the right tool and the right service info!
I'm always waiting for your youtube video, a big thanks from Algeria,
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Great video!! Thank you so much for being such an amazing mechanic. Subscribed ✅ Almost got the whole rack and piñon replaced ! 😅
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Great video man! Greetings from Chihuahua, MX!
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Master I will keep watching your videos till I got master the scanning tool
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Thanks for explaining in detail the way you went about diagnosing this issue.
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Good video my bro well explained and keep them coming...thanks again
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You the best i find the problem thank you
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great job only difference when i diag if i know someone has tried to jumpstart a vehicle i always go to fuses first but that would be a short video and wouldn't be very good teaching tool for others
Dependable Auto Truck Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video very helpful for me 🤗
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Well explained video. Thank you.
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I hope this is my problem. Bless you for posting this!
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You are a life saver!
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Congratulations, nice video, thank you K DIAGNOSTIC
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Good Diagnostics
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great video, very well covered.
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Awesome video. I wish there were more mechanics like you.
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Thanks k I learn something new today
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I suspect they hooked the jumper cable to the F78 stud end and blew the fuse with the large battery charge/crank current.
A name is required You could be right!
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讲的非常清楚，点赞👍
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Hello thank you for this video I have a 2013 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Liter Hemi and my truck doesn’t have this 125A fuse on battery terminal it instead has 180/120 amp fuse block attached to it would this be the same as the Eco Diesel you worked on?
Eloy Huerta My Pleasure!! similar concept!
GREAT WORK
THE TRACKER Thank you!!
Thank you for this tip
@TaiwoSikiru-g7r you are welcome
GREAT JOB!
@bigmotor3845 Thank you!
Where do I get one of those light up wands to check for electrical current?
@2008israelramos you can get it from your local parts store!
Very good video
@mehmetkunt2503 Thank you!
You always amazed me, sir am a kind of confused about what type of wiring diagram to purchase,pls help me out thanks.
Aminu Abdulqadir Abubakar I use Mitchell prodemand wiring diagrams, you should check them out, they are very easy to use!
Okay sir
Sir am currently working on a Peugeot expert 3 which is giving me serious issue, I have changed the injectors and ignation coil still the same , the problem of the car is that each time you start the car the 2 or 3 plugs will get wet the car will be seriously missing and will be shouting as well I have scanned the car but the fault code still remains, any help sir.
Am still waiting for your reply sir thank you.
What about if the125a fuse is not blown? What is the next step?
@josecaraballo9540 make sure you are getting power at the power steering motor!
Great video but all fuses had power when using test light but still no power steering still anymore suggestions
@cottphill check for power and ground at the steering motor!
Hope that is my problem, I’ll check it out 👍
@wellboar Good luck with your vehicle!
Good video indeed! What causes the electric power steering pump to continue whinning or running even if the ignition is switched off? It runs until battery drains unless I unplug the battery. This is for mini cooper s r53. It began after I was also jumping the other car and another jumper cable (+) snapped off and got attached to other cable (-) and then the issue began. The pump works as mentioned earlier and power steering is there but it just wont switch off. I did some research and discovered the FL04 fuse 100A which powers the Pump but since there is power going to the pump um confused. Its like something stuck in closed or so! Kindly advice'
Sandveld Off-Camp Drifters It Sounds like the electric motor on the power steering system is shorted! can you unplug it and see what happens, if it stops running after unplugging it then it's shorted!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Thanks for your quick response! I would like to believe it will stop running if I unplug it, because I removed the FL04 (100A) fuse and it stopped and the steering got heavy. Now back to possible shorted electric motor, does this mean I might have to replace the whole steeering pump to address this issue? Any further troubleshooting hints before I take that route?! Thanks again!
@@sandveldoff-campdrifters2174 Yes!
My steering wheel is acting up kind of hard to steer but not to bad. So is it the pump, fuse or should I change the rack and pinion?
@user-hl3zg1zk2s I recommend you have it diagnosed by a pro mechanic!
Great diagnostic with detailed explanation. Thanks K / What software did you use to trouble shoot this RAM?
Richard Beckman I used mitchell pro demand as my service info source!
Have the same issue here in a challenger scatpack u think Is one of da fuse
@392scatpack5 yes check your fuses
Great video 👍
Tommy Stone Thank you!
I have a 2015 ram 1500 HEMI and I checked the fuses and both are ok. Yesterday I disconnected the positive terminal from the battery and the problem went away, but today it reappeared and I did what you did in the video and it didn't go away. Could the electronic module of the power steering be damaged?
@oliverrivera7138 the electronic power steering motor might be going out, I recommend you take it to a pro mechanic who can diagnose it for you!
great video thanks
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Are both fuses needed to run the power steering or is it just the right side fuse
Jody Etheridge Both fuses should be good!
They must connected the positive jumper cable on the power steering fuse stud, at the battery positive terminal, that what cause the fuse to blow, because the starter motor use more than 125 amp to operate, like my 4 cylinder engine starter use up to 218 amp from the battery, so if they jumped a big engine car, well you know how much amps will be definitely more than 125 amp, never use jumper cable on newer vehicles if you don't know what you doing.
@abdouallahuniverse5689 that's probably what happened!
clear explanation but why so repetitive?BTW does the 2013 ford taurus have a ECM for PS?
@zafar78600 Thanks for your feedback
Does it?
Great video! Is this something I can do on my own or does it need to be reset through computers
@msalcavy8199 you will need a scanner to reset the codes!
this happened after a jump start? Did the other car's alternator start backfeeding into the truck's electrical system?
jfricano They probably jumped it backwards,
I wish this was posted three months ago, I spent $3000 + at the dealership to replace my electric rack. I looked for videos like this but couldn’t find anything.
Alfred Leon oh dang! I'm sorry!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair
Hi
Please can you send Wiring Diagrams for dodge ram 2016 1500 v8 5.7 hemt I have wiring problem at the transmission
@@salehfarhwd7154 You can get wiring at Mitchell pro demand.com
I have a 2017 jeep grand cherokee 3.6 with 4x4 can my vehicle possibly have the same problems. Because when the battery cable is unconnected and then reconnected the eps will work for a short moment and then it goes back stiff
Jeremiah Lucas it sounds like you have an EPS electric motor problem. or a wiring issue, I recommend you take it to a pro mechanic who can diagnose it for you!
Thank you so much
So if it's the EPS electric motor will I need the whole rack and pinion or can I replace that part please help I don't know what to do at this point
Pls how do you get wiring diagram for every cars that you work on from your scan tool?
Kingsley Kafui I get my wiring diagrams from mitchel pro demand! and the scan tool has a service info tab build into it, as long as I can link up my account to it!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Ok thank you very much.so how do I get access to it from autel ms909 scan tool? Or is it possible get access it from laptop and if so how do I get started.thank you in fact I like your approach to how you tackled and solved problems.
@@kingsleykafui3949 My Pleasure! You need to call mitchel prodemand and they will get you set up. you can access the service info from a laptop or your Autel scanner
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thank you so much for your time.
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Was anyone else expecting that tiny 16 gauge jumper wire to go up in smoke trying to feed the 125a circuit once he started cranking the steering wheel? 😄
@salvatoregiovanni8967 Lol
I have this problem with my ram 1500 but there is a horrible grinding sound if you try too turn it then shows the service power steering
Jayden Merriman your electric motor for the electric power steering could be going bad!
Your eps has water inside it, the damage has already done unfortunately you have to replace all the rack and pinion, good luck.
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@MohammadNadeem-nq5gc Thank you!
Ive been driving mine without my EPS and the blinking light on for over 3 years. It's not that hard to turn especially when I'm use to it now 😂 I'm going to try this because I refuse to pay 4k for a new rack and pinion I have a 2013 ram 1500
@meganm3270 Lol!!
What’s the name of the fuse you needed?
@BrandonMontford-zk3wh I believe it's called MAXI fuse
I love my 2020 Rebel. Unfortunately I think Im gonna have to sell it. I keep on getting this “power steering unavailable” issue message that the dealer can’t figure it out and its costing me too much money 💵
@Alonzo01 I'm sorry to hear that!
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Aymen Mohamed Thank you!
I have a 2016 tradesman 3.6 .. I change that fuse still won’t work ??? And dodge of my town won’t reset the power steering from their computer
Please help me
@lueskywalker7665 you have to have the electric motor of the electric power steering system tested, the motor is probably failing!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair it was I just bought the rack and pinion for 1500 all together so hopefully that will solved the problem
@@lueskywalker7665 ok! Good Luck!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Ty I hope that fix all my problems..
Well done
@michaelbilbrey8284 Thank you!
I have a 2015 Dodge ram Eco diesel power steering suddenly stopped today for no reason it’s hard as hell to turn
@TIMKOLAWNCARE check your fuses
I have a 2020 RAM 1500 Rebel thats been giving me the same Power Steering Unavailable message. The problem is that it doesn’t have that battery fuse there. Anyone has any idea where the fuse he replaced here is located on the 2020 models? Thank you🙏🏻
@Alonzo1121 did you check all your fuses under the hood?
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I did and I could not locate that big fuse; only the 10amp fuse, but that one is working. I also took it to a mechanic, but they couldn’t find the issue. Before it would only show up a few times, but now it seems to be all the times because the message pops up every-time I start it. I want to try everything I can before I take it to the dealer, and spend all that 💰.
Thank you
Great help thank you
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I Have a Chrysler 300 2016 and i have the exact same issue happened to me. My steering when is perfectly fine, my fuses are fine, relay are good, i am still getting the light on the dash. I have disconnected the battery for 1 day and drove more than 100 miles. Please help what it can be!!
@x.raffay4224 get your electric power steering system tested!
Awesome video,just subbed your channel..your very good at your job!
Garry Reid Thank you and welcome to our TH-cam Community!
Thanks!!!!
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Mine sat for a month and now the wheel is stiff, doesn't turn itself back when turning a corner, 2017 ram classic, my 2017 ram sport is doing it too, no lights on
Steve Burchell your electric might be going out!