Dodge Ram: Electric Power Steering Stopped Working after Jump Starting an Other Vehicle, Diagnosis!
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- in this video I'm gonna share with you how to diagnose One of the issues that causes the Electric Power Steering System to stop workin on a Dodge Ram after Wrongly Connecting Jump Cables on the Truck to Jump Start a Different Vehicle! #dodgeram #ElectricPowerSteering
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just want to say thank you for your channel! power steering went out while taking my dog to the vet. found this vid and was able to pull up to an oreillys and to test the fuse and luckily they had a replacement and was back on the road 😅.
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Nothing like getting up in the morning and finding another great diagnostic video by K Diagnostics. Electric power steering is ok as long as it works but can get very expensive to repair. Thank you K
Richard 1 My Pleasure my Friend!
Thank you so much for this…been a maintainer on BFV’s in the Army for 11+ years now and this diag video came in clutch. Verified my fault and it’s my 125A fuse that’s blown. No power going to that stud at all. Thank you Fluke and a special thanks to K Diagnostics!
Kharim McFarlane My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
This man just saved my damn ass god bless for CZcams 😅
Diego Guerra I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Great video. You saved me a bunch of money. My Dodge Darts steering was stiff with all the warnings. Checked all the fuses etc. but completely forgot about the 70 amp in line fuse on the pos cable. Tightened a loose connection and problem solved. Many thanks. 😊
Mike Miller My Pleasure!
From Puerto Rico, I am very pleased and thankful for your easy to follow explanation and detailed enlightening information. I subscribed so I can continue learning on topics related to my 2013 RAM Sport. Muchas Gracias
Tony Morales My Pleasure! I'm glad to know where you are watching from, and welcome to our youtube community!
Great to see an honest man. Take that to the dealership and probably pay thousands... Will definitely be following you...
@lpsryrygrace5425 Thank you!
yep. Working through an issue on a '13 (looks to be an issue in the R&P itself this time), but dealers just automatically default to needing new R&P. $2000+ for parts alone.
Thank you, my friend. I had the same exact problem with my truck. I followed your instructions and all is good. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this thoughtful video.
@chipadams8733 My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Thank you this video! This was exactly what I needed I’m back driving my truck after it being down for a month. Subbed +
eric young My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful! and welcome to our youtube community!
That jumper wire would burn up before the 80 amp fuse will open haha. Great video!
Che Kelley Lol! Yeah that's true that wire was so small, I didn't even think about haha, Thanks though!
Great video as always...
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Nice work man, I appreciate the explanation, and seeing the backside of a higher end scanner than my $500 junk.
chris mackinnon Thanks
Thanks for the video. It gives me an idea of where to start investigating my power steering, after getting a test light.
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Bless Thoroughly enjoyed this educational video. You're going over things slowly & repeatedly is like going to a tech school. Thanks 😊 from Northern California
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From 4:56 to 5:07 it was right there when you talking about heated seats... literally the very next line lmao
Excellent video.
I felt like l was in class with an instructor. 👍🏾
Drake Woods Thank you!
Great video!! Thank you so much for being such an amazing mechanic. Subscribed ✅ Almost got the whole rack and piñon replaced ! 😅
Ivan Martinez Thank you! and welcome to our youtube community!
Thanks for the video.. Very helpful information.. Watching in Brownsville, Tx..
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Excellent video. I was helping a buddy diagnose that same issue. As always thanks for sharing your expertise.
@buddy22801012 Thank you!
Great video man! Greetings from Chihuahua, MX!
Rodrigo Alvídrez Cortés Thank you and thanks for letting me know where you are watching from!
Thank you very much for your knowledge on the electrical power steering system for my 2016 ram dodge eco diesel truck .I was doing some work on my truck and accidentally shorted a tool on the battery and saw a spark by the battery terminal , after the repair i notice the steering was hard to turn , so next day i viewed your u tube channel and started trouble shooting as you did, my first test was using my test light and notice there was no power at the 125 amps battery fuse, i removed it and notice the bridge on the back of the fuse was burned out .I went to the dodge dealer purchase a new one for about 15 dollars, installed it and every thing was good as new .Thank you ,keep up the good work .
@crisbalto4416 My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
I just did the same thing tonight, accidentally shorted a ratchet on the battery and saw a spark at the terminal. Now I have no power steering and low battery voltage 😅
As usual , you are very special , thank you so much my friend , I hope you always fine and waiting for your next video to get more and more fun and happiness , thank you a lot
Mohammad Al-Gebaly My Pleasure! Thanks!
Good video my bro well explained and keep them coming...thanks again
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It was my pleasure, unfortunately it did not solve the problem. I did change the fuse on my 2013 RAM Sport 5.7 HEMI, but the steering problem persist. I am not a mechanic, so when I saw the complexity to change the rack & pinion, it seems that I am going use a professional. But is so expensive, the part is said to be between $2,000 to $2,800 and that does not include labor, it us big concern. But regardless I did learn from your video, so Muchas Gracias once more. Have a great day.
Tony Morales My Pleasure! and Yeah these electric power steering systems are expensive to fix! Good Luck with your truck!
Tony, did you fix your steering system? I have this issue, and the part costs me $2,300 at the dealer.
Hola my Friend, Yes I did, unfortunately It was to much of a big job for my mechanical skills so I used the services of a local RAM dealership due that the mechanics of the area where busy and where basically quoting the same amount than dealer and did not include two year total replacement warranty that the dealer offered. I paid $2809.00 and the dealer recommended to change ball joints and other parts, totaling $6,800. So I just did the and pinion replacements and alignment. It came out perfect but a sense of frustration and distrust of the future of the RAM came upon me so I sold it after a week, providing a total disclosure of everything I had repaired during the course of 3 years of ownership. Since I kept in beautiful conditions it was fast and easy to sell. I purchased only two weeks ago a 2022 Frontier Pro 4X with 13,800 miles and still under warranty. I believe that vehicles manufacturers should be held accountable for frequent repeatable failures or broken parts that should last the lifetime of the vehicle, under conditions usage. Thank you for asking and sorry If I shared more info than requested. Have a. great day, Tony from Puerto Rico. Saludos
And this problem occurred from you plugging up the jumper cables wrong?
Great video probably save me lots of money, found loose wire from battery to fuse terminal because of this video. Thanks👍
@AK-lw9sj Thanks! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
Thank you so much I started following what you were doing in the video and then realized the bolt near my fuse wasn't tight. It's weird that is what sent my battery and power steering light on.
Sir Donka My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
I'm glad I saw your video I thought my rack and pinion was bad saved me over $ 1500
@user-ei4ge9ly8g I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
I'm always waiting for your youtube video, a big thanks from Algeria,
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That customer escaped a bullet. Glad they brought the vehicle to you. I know you treated them right. This Lucerne I just got done working on had a shop replace the water pump (3.8L) and the cooling system is full of sludgy rust and grime. I told him they did not flush the system and we should flush and clean the entire system out. I am getting it back this weekend. Some of the worse coolant I have ever seen. I just got this 2011 Jeep Laredo 4X4 that the customer says will not start. The tow truck driver told me he started it with no problem. I started it and drove it as well. Probably intermittent issue. Said she saw the battery light come on momentarily while driving. Getting ready to scan. No check engine light. Take care.
Richard 1 it sounds like you are working on some fun project this week! and yeah intermittent issues are the worse! Good luck with your project my friend!
Thanks for explaining in detail the way you went about diagnosing this issue.
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Very nice diagnostics but you probably should have disconnected the ground before replacing the fuse. This can also happen when you attempt to boost with another vehicle and place the positive booster cable clamp on either of the fused posts rather than the main post of the battery. It's not necessarily caused by reverse polarity. When the vehicle being boosted starts the draw exceeds the rating of the fuse causing it to blow normally preventing components from being ruined by excessive current, in this case current would flow toward the boosted vehicle but still overloads the fuse causing it to blow. Always boost from the main + battery post. Great video brother.
@neil50651 Thanks for your input my Friend!
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renjie liu Thanks!
I love you diagnoses the problem.i was very helpful I would that that control the power steering
@jasonwynter4947 Thanks!
Congratulations, nice video, thank you K DIAGNOSTIC
Suleman Habib My Pleasure!
Great video, learned a lot from a master mechanic. I have a new Ram and the service power steering light came on after 126 miles but the steering is fine, no loss of power assist (yet). Still under warrenty so I will take it to the dealer. This video gives me a much better understanding of how the system works. I am hoping it is just an ECM or EPS module glitch. Thanks so much for the video.
Joseph My Pleasure! Thanks
Thank you so much for this video very helpful for me 🤗
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Well explained video. Thank you.
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I hope this is my problem. Bless you for posting this!
Yo 11 Thanks!
great video, very well covered.
@johnlhousejr1603 Thank you!
I am glad at least the module showed up on the scan tool. No communication can mean deadly trouble for that system. The system has to be fixed or the vehicle is junk. I know they have there vehicle at the right shop.
Richard 1 Yeah!!
Great diagnostic with detailed explanation. Thanks K / What software did you use to trouble shoot this RAM?
Richard Beckman I used mitchell pro demand as my service info source!
Good Diagnostics
Nice !
Koné Zoumana Thank you!
great job only difference when i diag if i know someone has tried to jumpstart a vehicle i always go to fuses first but that would be a short video and wouldn't be very good teaching tool for others
Dependable Auto Truck Thanks!
Hey K changing motor mounts on a Buick Lucerne today and tomorrow I have that Maserati AC Compressor installation. Not a lot of available documentation on these Italian made vehicles.
Working on a Maserati sounds fun! I think Identifix might have some service info for a Maserati!
Great job well done I'm following you from Iraq
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Awesome video. I wish there were more mechanics like you.
Robert Stajic aww Thank you!
GREAT WORK
THE TRACKER Thank you!!
Thanks k I learn something new today
komi Afawoubo My Pleasure! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!
GREAT JOB!
@bigmotor3845 Thank you!
Hello thank you for this video I have a 2013 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Liter Hemi and my truck doesn’t have this 125A fuse on battery terminal it instead has 180/120 amp fuse block attached to it would this be the same as the Eco Diesel you worked on?
Eloy Huerta My Pleasure!! similar concept!
Awesome video,just subbed your channel..your very good at your job!
Garry Reid Thank you and welcome to our CZcams Community!
Great video 👍
Tommy Stone Thank you!
I suspect they hooked the jumper cable to the F78 stud end and blew the fuse with the large battery charge/crank current.
A name is required You could be right!
great video thanks
dan man My Pleasure! Thanks!
I need to buy a great scan tool. I have been working on cars for far too long to stop because of the technology in cars now a days. Easy money with the right tools.
Bladimir Bartolini YES! Sometimes it's very easy when you have the right tool and the right service info!
Too long to get to the point for me but definitely has a lot of details I guess it's ok if you have never been around the garage much then he's your man watch it and it'll be helpful.
@brucetebo2159 Thanks!
I like the video for Engine Repair learn more for Diagnostics Electric power steering Thank you ko Good
Henry Segarra My Pleasure!!
Good video indeed! What causes the electric power steering pump to continue whinning or running even if the ignition is switched off? It runs until battery drains unless I unplug the battery. This is for mini cooper s r53. It began after I was also jumping the other car and another jumper cable (+) snapped off and got attached to other cable (-) and then the issue began. The pump works as mentioned earlier and power steering is there but it just wont switch off. I did some research and discovered the FL04 fuse 100A which powers the Pump but since there is power going to the pump um confused. Its like something stuck in closed or so! Kindly advice'
Sandveld Off-Camp Drifters It Sounds like the electric motor on the power steering system is shorted! can you unplug it and see what happens, if it stops running after unplugging it then it's shorted!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Thanks for your quick response! I would like to believe it will stop running if I unplug it, because I removed the FL04 (100A) fuse and it stopped and the steering got heavy. Now back to possible shorted electric motor, does this mean I might have to replace the whole steeering pump to address this issue? Any further troubleshooting hints before I take that route?! Thanks again!
@@sandveldoff-campdrifters2174 Yes!
Thanks!
@maxfuturo My Pleasure
Hope that is my problem, I’ll check it out 👍
@wellboar Good luck with your vehicle!
Master I will keep watching your videos till I got master the scanning tool
@user-dw7jv9zi1d That's good, Enjoy!
Well done
@michaelbilbrey8284 Thank you!
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You always amazed me, sir am a kind of confused about what type of wiring diagram to purchase,pls help me out thanks.
Aminu Abdulqadir Abubakar I use Mitchell prodemand wiring diagrams, you should check them out, they are very easy to use!
Okay sir
Sir am currently working on a Peugeot expert 3 which is giving me serious issue, I have changed the injectors and ignation coil still the same , the problem of the car is that each time you start the car the 2 or 3 plugs will get wet the car will be seriously missing and will be shouting as well I have scanned the car but the fault code still remains, any help sir.
Am still waiting for your reply sir thank you.
I have a 2015 ram 1500 HEMI and I checked the fuses and both are ok. Yesterday I disconnected the positive terminal from the battery and the problem went away, but today it reappeared and I did what you did in the video and it didn't go away. Could the electronic module of the power steering be damaged?
@oliverrivera7138 the electronic power steering motor might be going out, I recommend you take it to a pro mechanic who can diagnose it for you!
Where do I get one of those light up wands to check for electrical current?
@2008israelramos you can get it from your local parts store!
I love my 2020 Rebel. Unfortunately I think Im gonna have to sell it. I keep on getting this “power steering unavailable” issue message that the dealer can’t figure it out and its costing me too much money 💵
@Alonzo01 I'm sorry to hear that!
Great video! Is this something I can do on my own or does it need to be reset through computers
@msalcavy8199 you will need a scanner to reset the codes!
Great 👍🌷🌷
Aymen Mohamed Thank you!
My steering wheel is acting up kind of hard to steer but not to bad. So is it the pump, fuse or should I change the rack and pinion?
@user-hl3zg1zk2s I recommend you have it diagnosed by a pro mechanic!
Ive been driving mine without my EPS and the blinking light on for over 3 years. It's not that hard to turn especially when I'm use to it now 😂 I'm going to try this because I refuse to pay 4k for a new rack and pinion I have a 2013 ram 1500
@meganm3270 Lol!!
I have a 2017 jeep grand cherokee 3.6 with 4x4 can my vehicle possibly have the same problems. Because when the battery cable is unconnected and then reconnected the eps will work for a short moment and then it goes back stiff
Jeremiah Lucas it sounds like you have an EPS electric motor problem. or a wiring issue, I recommend you take it to a pro mechanic who can diagnose it for you!
Thank you so much
So if it's the EPS electric motor will I need the whole rack and pinion or can I replace that part please help I don't know what to do at this point
Are both fuses needed to run the power steering or is it just the right side fuse
Jody Etheridge Both fuses should be good!
Great video but all fuses had power when using test light but still no power steering still anymore suggestions
@cottphill check for power and ground at the steering motor!
I wish this was posted three months ago, I spent $3000 + at the dealership to replace my electric rack. I looked for videos like this but couldn’t find anything.
Alfred Leon oh dang! I'm sorry!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair
Hi
Please can you send Wiring Diagrams for dodge ram 2016 1500 v8 5.7 hemt I have wiring problem at the transmission
@@salehfarhwd7154 You can get wiring at Mitchell pro demand.com
What about if the125a fuse is not blown? What is the next step?
@josecaraballo9540 make sure you are getting power at the power steering motor!
this happened after a jump start? Did the other car's alternator start backfeeding into the truck's electrical system?
jfricano They probably jumped it backwards,
Mine acted up on way home but next day seemed to work fine with no code showing..should i be changing or preparing for anything..??
@timlaxtonsr3729 No not really! when something goes bad you will have a code!
I have this problem with my ram 1500 but there is a horrible grinding sound if you try too turn it then shows the service power steering
Jayden Merriman your electric motor for the electric power steering could be going bad!
Your eps has water inside it, the damage has already done unfortunately you have to replace all the rack and pinion, good luck.
I Have a Chrysler 300 2016 and i have the exact same issue happened to me. My steering when is perfectly fine, my fuses are fine, relay are good, i am still getting the light on the dash. I have disconnected the battery for 1 day and drove more than 100 miles. Please help what it can be!!
@x.raffay4224 get your electric power steering system tested!
I have a 2020 RAM 1500 Rebel thats been giving me the same Power Steering Unavailable message. The problem is that it doesn’t have that battery fuse there. Anyone has any idea where the fuse he replaced here is located on the 2020 models? Thank you🙏🏻
@Alonzo1121 did you check all your fuses under the hood?
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I did and I could not locate that big fuse; only the 10amp fuse, but that one is working. I also took it to a mechanic, but they couldn’t find the issue. Before it would only show up a few times, but now it seems to be all the times because the message pops up every-time I start it. I want to try everything I can before I take it to the dealer, and spend all that 💰.
Thank you
Mine sat for a month and now the wheel is stiff, doesn't turn itself back when turning a corner, 2017 ram classic, my 2017 ram sport is doing it too, no lights on
Steve Burchell your electric might be going out!
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@phamuchuynguyen7921 Thanks!
Pls how do you get wiring diagram for every cars that you work on from your scan tool?
Kingsley Kafui I get my wiring diagrams from mitchel pro demand! and the scan tool has a service info tab build into it, as long as I can link up my account to it!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Ok thank you very much.so how do I get access to it from autel ms909 scan tool? Or is it possible get access it from laptop and if so how do I get started.thank you in fact I like your approach to how you tackled and solved problems.
@@kingsleykafui3949 My Pleasure! You need to call mitchel prodemand and they will get you set up. you can access the service info from a laptop or your Autel scanner
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thank you so much for your time.
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So the generator duty cycle on this Laredo is 100% maxed out. 11.88 charging voltage ASD Relay codes and 1Transmission code gear ratio issue more than likely low voltage at the shift solenoids. I will let you know. Take care
Richard 1 Sounds good! My friend, please let me know about what you find but it sounds like your alternator is going bad!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Having issues with this Grand Cherokee. The new alternator is not being controlled by the PCM. Checking fuses and relays. Seems like a common issue with these vehicles.
@@richard1835 check your wiring, make sure the wire integrity from the PCM to the Alternator is good!
Grasias
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I'm really hoping someone can answer my question on here. I have a 2013 ram 1500 and my power steering has stopped working also. The 10a and 120a fuses all check good but I'm still not getting a signal to my power steering at all. The power steering has worked sporadically from time to time but for the most part i get the same message on my dash as this truck. My question is this. Is there anything else I can check between the battery and the power steering itself to see if there is something else that might be the problem? I have looked everywhere for a proper diagram and can't find one anywhere. Also, I have checked the plugs that go into the power steering itself and they all are fine. What else am I missing that could keep power going to the power steering? Thanks in advance for anyone that has a suggestion.
korglp83 you might have a failing electric power steering unit! you need to check the control wires at the electric power steering unit and I'm assuming there is good power and good ground at the unit? you will need a scope to check the control voltages on the other wires, or you can take it to a pro mechanic to have it properly diagnosed!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I will definitely be taking it to someone to check all the wires. Thank you so much for the response and for the advice. I learned a so much from watching your videos and I appreciate the knowledge you have passed on. 🙏
@@korgL3 My Pleasure! Good Luck with your truck!
You needa new steering rack that whole part and after installed needs to be programmed happened to my moms 2015 ram1500 costed close to 2K for a new rack but hasnt came in yet soon tho like finally
Check if abs is showing on the dash board
No communication at all with that particular module could mean that it is fried because of the jumper cable fiasco. That would be bad.
Richard 1 They got lucky only the fuse was fried!
Looks like the Alternator circuit is done. The PCM is not doing its job in controlling the Alternator. Checking a few more things first before condemning the computer. So after some research it became clear to me that the PCM is the Voltage Regulator on that circuit. Guess what? 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6, was a bad year for customers experiencing fried computers on these vehicles because the charging system malfunctioned. Take care
Richard 1 yeah! I heard those computer were pretty trash! did you check your wiring?
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Yes I checked wire continuity and the power and grounds as well. The ECM was bad. The only part of the ECM that was bad was the Voltage Regulator. I could fully field the new alternator and it was charging manually. Take Care my friend.
@@richard1835 Oh wow! Great find my Friend!
I have a 2016 tradesman 3.6 .. I change that fuse still won’t work ??? And dodge of my town won’t reset the power steering from their computer
Please help me
@lueskywalker7665 you have to have the electric motor of the electric power steering system tested, the motor is probably failing!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair it was I just bought the rack and pinion for 1500 all together so hopefully that will solved the problem
@@lueskywalker7665 ok! Good Luck!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Ty I hope that fix all my problems..
Great help thank you
@Joe-vg2uz My Pleasure!
I am saying hopefully for them the fuse saved the module.
Richard 1 Yeah the fuse saved the module! They got lucky!
good gob
Joe Vultaggio Thank you!
Where is your shop
Jeff Young My Shop is in Dickerson MD, Email me at Deo@calleva.org for shop address!!
What is the other side fuse for
Jody Etheridge which fuse?
The one to the left
Power sterring gets hard when making a turn but when parked it turns easy but it's making a wining noise. Need help
Danny Turner your EPS motor might be going bad! you should get it diagnosed!
Your eps has water inside it, the damage has already done unfortunately you have to replace all the rack and pinion, good luck
What if I can turn the wheel to the right but it will not go to the left
@tump1966able the electric motor is probably sticking!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair So how do you fix that
What about on a 2019?
@ElReyyDavid same process!
Fuses 125A i can’t find it in my car Chrysler 2014
Spider Man what's wrong with your car!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair the same issue service power steering system , and I check all the fuses in my car it’s all working good
@@SpiderMan-rk2jq Your electric motor is problably going bad or the wiring is bad!
What kind of scan tool
@jeremy8225 I'm using the snapon zeus scanner in this video!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair thanks