Temp. loss of steering pump...

cmmonte92 · 08-18-2010, 03:33 PM

After I saw this thread The Z is going crazy, I thought it might be a similar issue to what I encountered last night, but it wasn't. Although, it was steering related.

I was coming to a slow stop about to make a left-hand turn into a Domino's parking lot (dinner time) and all of sudden my steering felt like it had lost it's pump. Being at a dead stop and trying to turn from the center lane with no power-steering, now had became a small chore.

Of course once I parked, I jumped out to look for any fluid leakage and such and found nothing. No longer having an appetite, I headed back home trying to remember what time the stealership opened to get my Z in ASAP.

I struggled with the steering all the way home, but it was really only an issue on slow turns. As I pulled into my driveway, I felt the steering lighten-up. So, I backed out and took another spin and it was like nothing happened!

WTF...?

I haven't gone for a drive today, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that there are no further issues when I do.

Is Anyone else having intermittent steering pump issues?

SE · 08-18-2010, 03:44 PM

Interesting. I know the 370Z has speed sensitive steering (higher speeds require more effort to turn the wheel), but this is the first issue relating to a malfunction.

It could also be your suspension binding on something if you are running coilovers.

You may want to take it into the dealer.

Trips · 08-18-2010, 03:56 PM

I agree, a trip to the dealer is needed, and there hasn't been many cases of the this issue. Let us know what they find, and good luck

cmmonte92 · 08-18-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedElement

...It could also be your suspension binding on something if you are running coilovers.

Well, I do have a Stock NISMO suspension installed, but nothing that is technically aftermarket.

I guess a trip to the stealer is needed then... Unfortunately, this will have to wait 'til tomorrow.

SE · 08-18-2010, 04:44 PM

Don't worry it should be covered under warranty.

08-18-2010, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
cmmonte92 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Age: 50 Posts: 113 Drives: 09 135i Convertible Rep Power: 16	Temp. loss of steering pump... After I saw this thread The Z is going crazy, I thought it might be a similar issue to what I encountered last night, but it wasn't. Although, it was steering related. I was coming to a slow stop about to make a left-hand turn into a Domino's parking lot (dinner time) and all of sudden my steering felt like it had lost it's pump. Being at a dead stop and trying to turn from the center lane with no power-steering, now had became a small chore. Of course once I parked, I jumped out to look for any fluid leakage and such and found nothing. No longer having an appetite, I headed back home trying to remember what time the stealership opened to get my Z in ASAP. I struggled with the steering all the way home, but it was really only an issue on slow turns. As I pulled into my driveway, I felt the steering lighten-up. So, I backed out and took another spin and it was like nothing happened! WTF...? I haven't gone for a drive today, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that there are no further issues when I do. Is Anyone else having intermittent steering pump issues? __________________ Mod's: Berk HFC's / Berk CBE / NISMO Suspension / JDM badge / Cobb AP Tune / ModShack Oil-cooler Parts on hand, but not installed: Rear Fog light / AIT NISMO Front Bumper Mod's wanted: Powder-Coated Stock-Sport Ray's / Sway Bars

08-18-2010, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I agree, a trip to the dealer is needed, and there hasn't been many cases of the this issue. Let us know what they find, and good luck __________________

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08-18-2010, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Interesting. I know the 370Z has speed sensitive steering (higher speeds require more effort to turn the wheel), but this is the first issue relating to a malfunction. It could also be your suspension binding on something if you are running coilovers. You may want to take it into the dealer.

08-18-2010, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Don't worry it should be covered under warranty.