[Shotimes] VAPS problem & question

[Ron Porter]

Well, not exactly. If you go to the SHOtimes procedure, you will see that
what happens is that the VAPS system stays set at it's previous setting if
it loses power, be that full  boost at low speeds (or at idle) or at reduced
boost at higher. speeds.

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of sho2go
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 10:21 AM
To: 'SHOTIMES'
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] VAPS problem & question


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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