Hi Everyone,
I'm facing problem with the power steering system in my 2004 Saturn Ion Level 3, 2.2 L (Salvaged).
I originally got this problem more than an year ago when I got the PWR STR message on the dash. I then replaced the fuse in the fuse box that's located near the engine. The problem came back a week ago when I went out dining with my friends. So I replaced the fuse again. The new fuse blew out in a couple of days only to be replaced by another fuse, which ALSO blew out. Now I'm driving my car without the power steering and it requires, as a lot of you must already be knowing, a lot of power from me.
Another "probably related" issue are the sparks I used to get under my steering wheel when the fuse was intact. I heard and saw the sparks for around a month before the first fuse blew off recently. I don't hear or see the sparks now mostly because there's no fuse to close the power steering electrical circuit.
I went to a couple of auto repair centers and the first reaction they give me is "power steering and fuse??? are you kidding me, they are not even related. What fuse are you talking about??" A couple of other wise mechanics have settled on around 100 dollars an hour to inspect the electrical system in my car.
I also happened to call one Saturn dealer and because my car is a salvaged title one (which it is), they don't support any recalls!
The problem now is I am a student and would like to do it myself if it is really something as simple as DYI. Otherwise, I have no choice but to go to the auto repair guys and shell out a whole lot of $$$. I'm hoping some preliminary advice from you geniuses!
Thanks
Ravi
I'm facing problem with the power steering system in my 2004 Saturn Ion Level 3, 2.2 L (Salvaged).
I originally got this problem more than an year ago when I got the PWR STR message on the dash. I then replaced the fuse in the fuse box that's located near the engine. The problem came back a week ago when I went out dining with my friends. So I replaced the fuse again. The new fuse blew out in a couple of days only to be replaced by another fuse, which ALSO blew out. Now I'm driving my car without the power steering and it requires, as a lot of you must already be knowing, a lot of power from me.
Another "probably related" issue are the sparks I used to get under my steering wheel when the fuse was intact. I heard and saw the sparks for around a month before the first fuse blew off recently. I don't hear or see the sparks now mostly because there's no fuse to close the power steering electrical circuit.
I went to a couple of auto repair centers and the first reaction they give me is "power steering and fuse??? are you kidding me, they are not even related. What fuse are you talking about??" A couple of other wise mechanics have settled on around 100 dollars an hour to inspect the electrical system in my car.
I also happened to call one Saturn dealer and because my car is a salvaged title one (which it is), they don't support any recalls!
The problem now is I am a student and would like to do it myself if it is really something as simple as DYI. Otherwise, I have no choice but to go to the auto repair guys and shell out a whole lot of $$$. I'm hoping some preliminary advice from you geniuses!
Thanks
Ravi