Power Steering stopped working while driving?

JBRENNAN1

MEMBER
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
155,000 MILES

Driving today the above failed. Can still drive but, obviously, it steers hard. I have no lights on the dash to indicate an issue and there is nothing in the manual that alerts me to a fluid issue. The car starts fine and runs good but steering in hard.

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,747 POSTS

Hi,

This vehicle has electric power steering. With the vehicle running, is there any assistance? Also, there are multiple fuses associated with the steering. Is there anything other that is electric that isn't properly working?

Fuses F27 and F35 in the smart junction box (SJB) is where I would start first. In addition to checking the fuse, confirm there is power to and from them. Note that fuse 35 will only have power with the key in the run position. Fuse 27 should have power at all times.

Here is a link that you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Also, I attached the wiring schematic related to the steering below so that you would have a reference. The fuse location is also included.

Let me know what you find with the fuses.

Take care,

Joe

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