[Shotimes] VAPS problem & question

[Paul Nimz]

Actually the Gen 3 VAPS IMO is very good, at least better than my '93.  I
have disabled the strut part of the SARC though on the '97.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Porter [mailto:ronporter@prodigy.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 1:08 AM
To: 'Paul Nimz'; 'SHOTIMES'
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question


This sounds like Leigh's situation, where it is "stuck" at high boost.

Mine just seems way overboosted at the low-speed setting (under 20 mph or
so, I believe). It still seems boosted more than I like at higher speeds,
but it does seem to back out some of the boost.

Goofy system. VAPS and SARC were probably projects for summer interns with
too much time on their hands!!

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Paul Nimz
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 2:00 AM
To: 'SHOTIMES'
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question


IIRC the Gen 2 VAPS is a 4 step situation with the most boost at 0 mph.  I
would assume then that if the effort is very easy then you have lost 12V+ to
the VAPS system while not moving and it is stuck there.

The VAPS relies on the VSS and the VAPS module for signal processing.  The
power flows through the ignition switch and through the interior fuse panel,
fuse #5 on the '94 for power to the VAPS module.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bob and Anonda
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 7:44 PM
To: Ron Porter; 'Leigh Smith'; 'SHOTIMES'
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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