BNR32 GTR Having issues with steering stiffening

**dak24** · 01-01-2012, 02:00 PM

Hey guys, I have a R32 GTR and I'm having issues with the steering. For some reason the steering wheel turns really easy some times, and there's other times its stiff as hell to steer. Any ideas on what the issue could be? I've checked the lines and there's no leaks, the fluid is full, and I've replaced the power steering pump and it still hasn't solved my problem.

**floger70** · 01-01-2012, 02:11 PM

has hicas been removed? or are you running an aftermarket steering wheel?

**dak24** · 01-01-2012, 02:16 PM

It still has super hicas in it and hooked up

**floger70** · 01-01-2012, 02:26 PM

aftermarket steering wheel? if it does make sure the hub that is installed is the proper one for the car with the steering sensor in it. if it doesnt this screws with your hicas and speed sensitive steering and can make the steering stiff etc. also check your fuses

**dak24** · 01-01-2012, 02:38 PM

It still has the stock GTR steering wheel in it.

**floger70** · 01-01-2012, 02:44 PM

i would check all the fuses and make sure the system is bleed properly so there is no air in it.

**dak24** · 01-01-2012, 03:04 PM

I checked all my fuses and everything looked fine there, and I haven't found any air in the system at all.

**Marus92** · 01-01-2012, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by dak24

Hey guys, I have a R32 GTR and I'm having issues with the steering. For some reason the steering wheel turns really easy some times, and there's other times its stiff as hell to steer. Any ideas on what the issue could be? I've checked the lines and there's no leaks, the fluid is full, and I've replaced the power steering pump and it still hasn't solved my problem.

Did you check your steering shaft's U joints? My Sentra had the same issue which I let worsen until the steering started locking up while turning...

**dak24** · 01-01-2012, 03:15 PM

Yup, there's no issues there. It goes back and forth, I can start driving the car and then it will act like there is no power steering but all of a sudden it will be working fine again.

**newalliance123** · 01-02-2012, 06:57 AM

If the hicas screws up it will be tough to steer. When I had hicas installed I noticed with the hicas disconnected it would feel as if there is no power steering. The hicas light will come on. Make sure your's isn't burnt out!