power steering failure
#16
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Alright folks. I installed the used rack and I now have power steering and all VSC/VGRS codes are gone!
Unfortunately, I have a new problem in that my steering wheel is turned 90 degrees while i'm driving straight. ![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
![Dance](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif)
![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
#17
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Alright folks. I installed the used rack and I now have power steering and all VSC/VGRS codes are gone!
Unfortunately, I have a new problem in that my steering wheel is turned 90 degrees while i'm driving straight. ![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
![Dance](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif)
![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
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#18
Lexus Test Driver
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Alright folks. I installed the used rack and I now have power steering and all VSC/VGRS codes are gone!
Unfortunately, I have a new problem in that my steering wheel is turned 90 degrees while i'm driving straight. ![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
![Dance](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif)
![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
I may have some info for you
I just had the same problem with my 2008 having the steering 45-90 degrees to the right when driving straight , during this time it was throwing vgrs codes
for me it was caused by bad control arms that screwed up the alignment , after the new control arm bushings were installed it stil was off centre by a lot
I went in for an alignment and it completely fixed the problem
I would check your control arms and alignment before you do anything crazy
#19
Pole Position
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Alright folks. I installed the used rack and I now have power steering and all VSC/VGRS codes are gone!
Unfortunately, I have a new problem in that my steering wheel is turned 90 degrees while i'm driving straight. ![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
![Dance](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif)
![Egads!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/pat.gif)
It does drive straight, however. I had to rotate the column shaft in order to align it with the bolt 'cut out' on it - hope that made sense. I'm not sure if an alignment can correct my steering wheel that much. I did the 2-3 calibration procedures I found using techstream and no dice. I hope I don't have to remove the steering wheel to realign it, but looks like I may have to.
#20
Pit Crew
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hey buddy
I may have some info for you
I just had the same problem with my 2008 having the steering 45-90 degrees to the right when driving straight , during this time it was throwing vgrs codes
for me it was caused by bad control arms that screwed up the alignment , after the new control arm bushings were installed it stil was off centre by a lot
I went in for an alignment and it completely fixed the problem
I would check your control arms and alignment before you do anything crazy
I may have some info for you
I just had the same problem with my 2008 having the steering 45-90 degrees to the right when driving straight , during this time it was throwing vgrs codes
for me it was caused by bad control arms that screwed up the alignment , after the new control arm bushings were installed it stil was off centre by a lot
I went in for an alignment and it completely fixed the problem
I would check your control arms and alignment before you do anything crazy
#21
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I took my car in for an alignment after buying new tires on Saturday. 6 (!!!!) hours later, I left and the steering is still off center, but not as bad. I think I may have to remove the steering wheel to fully center it. I'm not looking forward to that.
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#22
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