[Shotimes] VAPS problem & question

[Ron Porter]

Yeah, I have seen the article, and I could go through the adjustment to back
it off. I believe I have the same issue as Leigh, though. The boost seems
excessive, even at very low speeds. It was very pronounced between this '94
and the former '95. If there truly is something wrong, I don't want to mask
it by shutting down the boost. 

I am making an assumption the '95 MTX had VAPS, but maybe it didn't?? Anyone
know for sure?

If it didn't, maybe my '94 is "normal", but it sure feels like the steering
on an old Detroit luxury car.....as in not much feel. The VAPS "seems" to
come in at speed (meaning it lowers the boost), it just seems excessive at
low speeds. I may need to try another '94 MTX in Madison for comparison.

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Steve Weinrich
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 10:27 PM
To: 'SHOTIMES'
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question


You can always check out the article at shotimes about the VAPS system it
might help.

http://www.shotimes.com/php-bin/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=articl
e&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0&sid=186

Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob and Anonda" <bobnanonda@cox.net>
To: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>; "'Leigh Smith'"
<leighsm@comcast.net>; "'SHOTIMES'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question


> Well, mine is a 3G SLO, but the VAPS is the same.  Mine doesn't feel like
it
> "kicks in" until at least about 40-45 MPH.  Nimz I'm sure knows the exact
> specs though.
>
> Bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> To: "'Leigh Smith'" <leighsm@comcast.net>; "'SHOTIMES'"
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 8:08 PM
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question
>
>
> > It's no help, but mine always feels to be on full boost on my '94.
> >
> > Isn't the VAPS system at full boost at low speed anyway? It is much
> lighter
> > than the steering was in my '95, which has the same system, I believe.
> >
> > Ron Porter
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Leigh Smith
> > Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 5:01 PM
> > To: SHOTIMES
> > Subject: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question
> >
> >
> > My VAPS power steering on my 94 is apparrently broken.
> > It is always on full boost.
> > The steering has so little feel I can turn it with my little finger!
> >
> > Even with the Helms, I cannot figure it out.
> > I have gotten it into test mode, and it will "firm up" during testing,
> > but immmediately goes back to full soft after jumper removal.
> > Anyone else ever have any similar problem or any luck fixing it?????
> > I can't figure out if it is the module, the actuator, the rack, or the
> > wiring.
> >
> > TIA
> > Lee
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