A/C and fans stopped working
08-13-21, 06:21 AM
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A/C and fans stopped working
2016 RX350 37K mi F-sport
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1. Few weeks ago, my wife was driving and power steering wheel service light came on. Went from red to orange approx 5 mins later. Then, steering wheel light went off on its own 5 mins later. Then, radio and air conditioner and nav stopped working. Power steering light came back sometimes red sometimes orange sometimes off. Strangely after that, everything worked fine; radio, AC, fans, nav, etc. No issues with power steering throughout episode. Power steering fluid levels looked good.
2. Last week, A/C and fans only stopped working when trying to turn on via dash a/c fan button . Seat fans stopped working via buttons on console. All other creature comfort and nav functions work. No issues driving normal
WHAT WAS TRIED:
1. inspected all the fuses. Looks good
2. Checked power steering fluid levels (not sure 1. and 2. are related)
Maybe this incident is related...
1. Few weeks ago, my wife was driving and power steering wheel service light came on. Went from red to orange approx 5 mins later. Then, steering wheel light went off on its own 5 mins later. Then, radio and air conditioner and nav stopped working. Power steering light came back sometimes red sometimes orange sometimes off. Strangely after that, everything worked fine; radio, AC, fans, nav, etc. No issues with power steering throughout episode. Power steering fluid levels looked good.
2. Last week, A/C and fans only stopped working when trying to turn on via dash a/c fan button . Seat fans stopped working via buttons on console. All other creature comfort and nav functions work. No issues driving normal
WHAT WAS TRIED:
1. inspected all the fuses. Looks good
2. Checked power steering fluid levels (not sure 1. and 2. are related)
08-13-21, 08:23 AM
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Who checked your power steering fluid level?
(because your car has electric power steering).
(because your car has electric power steering).
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Cocal (08-13-21)
08-13-21, 01:00 PM
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The cars have Electronic Power Steering. While the car is idling or very low speeds, the power steering might take power from the 12V car battery. If the battery needs replacing or low in charge, it might trigger the Power Steering Warning light. A failing battery might cause other high energy electronic components to fail. Check the battery first. Then check the fuses in the engine and cabin compartments. Otherwise, it seems you have some electrical issues.
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