Power steering

[trademark83]

2007 mazda 3 gs

The power steering light came on and it made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. About a few minutes later it finally worked.

This morning same thing happened again. I could not turn wheel properly. I left car running and then a few minutes later i heard a noise and it worked again.

I read about the recall from years ago, does it apply still? If not how much would it cost to fix?

[trademark83]

Just an update. Went to dealership.The electronic steering pump needs replacement. Given the mileage on car, 240k km. The service consultant recommended to call it a day for the car. The quote was 1900 for parts labour. Probably never buying a Mazda again.

[Cjcoolen]

Just an update. Went to dealership.The electronic steering pump needs replacement. Given the mileage on car, 240k km. The service consultant recommended to call it a day for the car. The quote was 1900 for parts labour. Probably never buying a Mazda again.
Take it to Jimmy at Street Performance. See what he can do for you.

[trademark83]

Also the code they got was U0131

[Booter22]

Also the code they got was U0131

be aware if you go outside of the dealer you need to download the program into the new pump. pain in the ass. not sure why you wouldnt buy a mazda. your cars 9 years old. your at the time to either spend money and keep it going or dump it. 10 years is average life now a days. but wait for the next car. they are only getting more advanced with more computers and expensive stuff to fail

[trademark83]

10 years is average life based on what?
I see 15 year old civics still on the street.

I emailed mazda canada. They basically said electronics are electronics, it served me well for 10 years.

Good to know the quality of parts mazda is using. Given the fact that there were issues with power steering on other mazda3s, they knew it was defective.
For whatever reason my vin did not fall within the recalls for 07 mazda 3s.
Never buying these poorly made cars again.

[r4BBiT]

10 years is average life based on what?
I see 15 year old civics still on the street.

I emailed mazda canada. They basically said electronics are electronics, it served me well for 10 years.

Good to know the quality of parts mazda is using. Given the fact that there were issues with power steering on other mazda3s, they knew it was defective.
For whatever reason my vin did not fall within the recalls for 07 mazda 3s.
Never buying these poorly made cars again.

I'm sure that Hyundai or Kia has better quality parts :chuckle

[Mitchell3]

I don't think you have the same issue that was being addressed by warranty - I faintly remember reading and certainly remember experiencing it myself (as I had mine done under warranty), that it occurred in hot weather like July/August. I didn't have issue in temperatures like we have right now.

[trademark83]

I'm sure that Hyundai or Kia has better quality parts :chuckle

Did i say i was buying a Hyundai or kia?

[Milan96]

>has ten year old car
>gets enraged when one thing finally quits
>why don't people still drive cars made in the 20's smh at build quality these days

[loki]

This thread

[Cjcoolen]

This thread
My posts is still best

[trademark83]

>has ten year old car
>gets enraged when one thing finally quits
>why don't people still drive cars made in the 20's smh at build quality these days

???

Do you want to clarify or you find no flaws in mazdas just cause you own one?

[Aitch]

It's a ten year old car. Things will break after 230k. But yeah, how about them crappy Mazdas eh?

[trademark83]

My posts is still best

I will go see jimmy when he is back.

[ryan2.3]

if you buy a new one online or from a wrecker, its not hard to swap yourself. If you take your bumper off it's right there. i found them online for about $200. Can get a cheaper one at the junk yard

but you're right, one thing goes wrong so never buy a car from them again

[Johns 08 3 GT]

Could be worse, some power steering units are part of the whole column. Have fun changing that.

[trademark83]

update on this, went to j-speed in markham, I normally go there, he found me a used assembly, replaced it for 480$.