EQUINOX POWER STEERING

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Jun 30, 2011 | 1:19 PM

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suavess

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loss of power steering

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I know this post is old but if you know of a person who needs EPS 80 Amp Fuse, I got a couple - I had to purchase several of them from the company since the dealership could not get me the product.

I may need one of these so I will check with you tomorrow. Thanks.
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Sep 17, 2012 | 9:02 AM

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help!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by soulmates41681

on my wife's equinox the motor to the power stearing stopped working right after she had to get it jump started. I was wondering if there is some sort of reset to it? Kinda hope it does'nt have to go back to the shop again.

did you find a solution to your problem. I gave a young lady a jump and afterwards my powersteering started

Feb 16, 2014 | 3:27 PM

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09 Equinox electronic steering whine

Hi,

Recently my 09 Equi Sport has a whine when I turn the steering wheel. Any ideas before I begin to research problem?

Thanks in advance.

Feb 16, 2014 | 9:43 PM

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Hi,

Recently my 09 Equi Sport has a whine when I turn the steering wheel. Any ideas before I begin to research problem?

Thanks in advance.

Possibly a worn alternator. The electric power steering used on many newer GM vehicles (including the Equinox) essentially consists of an electric motor attached to the steering column that helps the driver turn the steering wheel. This motor draws a lot of power, so a worn alternator may whine a bit at idle (when the alternator is least efficient) due to the somewhat high electrical load.

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Feb 21, 2014 | 12:36 PM

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Thanks ruley73!

Jul 5, 2015 | 9:50 AM

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Any one knows if the power steering on a 2011 Equinox stops working, what needs replacement? Fuse / relay?

Jul 5, 2015 | 4:29 PM

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Any one knows if the power steering on a 2011 Equinox stops working, what needs replacement? Fuse / relay?

Do you have the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine (has electric power steering) or the 3.0L V6 engine (has hydraulic power steering)?

Jul 5, 2015 | 5:10 PM

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Do you have the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine (has electric power steering) or the 3.0L V6 engine (has hydraulic power steering)?

It's 2.4L, 4 Cylinder

Jul 5, 2015 | 5:11 PM

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it's 2.4L 4 cylinder

Jul 5, 2015 | 10:06 PM

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There is a large 80A fuse in the underhood fuse block that only goes to the power steering control module (PSCM). If there is a power steering malfunction detected you'll see the SERVICE POWER STEERING message appear. If the fuse looks fine when you check it you'll need to take your Equinox to a dealership or a shop with a good scanner to retrieve troublecodes for a proper diagnosis.

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