[Shotimes] VAPS problem & question

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I think the VAPS is a powered system; if you lost the power to it there
wouldn't be any boost.  It is the same part as the SLO; the steering rack
that is, with the possible exception of the rubber turn stops preventing the
last couple degrees of turn.  If someone really hated it, when changing a
clutch or other major maintenance the rack could be changed to a non-VAPS
system.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Nimz" <niks@dlogue.net>
To: "'SHOTIMES'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 11:00 PM
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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