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by robcalgary
Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Out of the blue: Steering warning light...and no steering.
Replies: 17
Views: 9134

Re: Out of the blue: Steering warning light...and no steerin

I had similar experiences with my 2009 Vibe (2.4L) , 5 speed auto transmission where the speed sensitive power steering light would come on and I suddenly had manual steering. It would seemingly come and go on its own but more often during fall and early winter. The dealership never did find anythin...
by robcalgary
Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

So no more incidents since my last posting. As before, the only different thing I am doing is spending more time washing the undercarriage.
by robcalgary
Sat Mar 08, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

Update: So I spent more time this winter in washing off the undercarriage and I had one brief failure (and reset) but overall not too bad! At least it was an in-expensive solution.
by robcalgary
Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

Well, the problem has been gone all summer; I never did find anything obvious as the cause. It will be interesting to see if it comes back this fall/winter.
by robcalgary
Tue May 21, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

So all has been good for the past few weeks. Unable to explain why it's working consistently now except that it's warmer??? Or there's no salt residue on the roads and undercarriage??? Will leave it for now and leave well enough alone but I suppose it will return eventually.
by robcalgary
Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

I will be doing the tire switchover on Friday morning and will see if there's anything obvious.
by robcalgary
Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

I'll probably be switching tires this coming week and will see if anything can be seen. The problem started a month or 2 after I switched to winter tires (I think).
by robcalgary
Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

It started for the first time a few months ago (but it wasn't a particularly wintery day, if I recall) so I haven't been able to compare it to the other seasons. When it has happened the weather hasn't been usually damp or cold I think (it's a fairly low average humidity here anyways). And no, I hav...
by robcalgary
Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

Yes we got some snow last week but it was happening on and off before that. It's actually been a pretty mild winter this year. It hasn't gotten stuck or excessive wheel spin (hurray for good winter tires). It's parked outside and the floor mats are generally kept fairly clean. If it happens again I ...
by robcalgary
Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

Yes, the warning light comes on and I lose all power steering. Not exactly sure what you mean by "Zero Point Calibration". There is nothing that I am doing that is fixing the issue (other than shutting off the ignition and starting again--this *sometimes* fixes it). I think that every time...
by robcalgary
Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

The steering has been fine for a few days now (since it was working again, I cancelled the service appt). I guess I will wait and see how long it goes before it decides to fail again. The battery seems ok (as does the alternator) so I don't think it's a power issue (although it is the original batte...
by robcalgary
Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

Re: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

Yes the steering warning light comes on when the system fails. It only seems to be happening (working or not) when I start the car--not during driving. Earlier today after some errands, I started the car and now the system is back to normal again and the warning lights are off--which is great but an...
by robcalgary
Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure
Replies: 23
Views: 8879

2009 Vibe Speed Sensitive Power Steering Failure

Have a 2009 Vibe, 2.4L engine, 5 speed auto trans with about 72,000km. Last month my speed sensitive power steering failed intermitently. The problem had "fixed itself" when I got in for the service appointment. The dealership found some trouble codes in the computer (U0100, C1541, C1528) ...