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Post by Bludge » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:25 pm

Yeah i think thats right. Not sure that its even giving a code though as i just tried the reset thing with the steering wheel holding it 45 degrees and then turning it etc, and i noticed the 4ws light would start flashing erratically when i turned the wheel left towards the center position, like there is a loose connection somewhere.

This is starting to become a bit of a headache!

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Post by mercutio » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:27 pm

what type of steering wheel do you have?
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Post by Bludge » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:37 pm

i presume its the stock one.

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Post by mercutio » Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:17 pm

yeah it is thought maybe someone had put an aftermarket one on and maybe damaged the clockspring
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Post by Bludge » Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:23 pm

Whats the clockspring? i saw something on another forum about someone who changed the steering wheel and it wasnt long enough or something, and his indicators wouldnt auto-off either. my indicators only auto-off one side.

I was also gonna check all the connections and possibly look into resoldering the 4ws ecu.

Sorry if that made no sense but i think my brain has melted this afternoon trying to get to the bottom of this! :shock:

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Post by mercutio » Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:26 pm

the clockspring is the rotating electrical connector between the steering wheel and column you will get it sorted buddy i am sure one or two others will chime in with suggestions soon
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Post by Bludge » Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:50 pm

Yeah i hope so mate!

To be honest im not even bothered about having 4ws, but it would seem the general consensus is that its not safe to drive it if there is a fault with the 4ws.

Might look into converting it to 2ws if i cant get the problem sorted.

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Post by mercutio » Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:03 pm

i have a bb4 and a 4ws 5g the bb4 has the turning circle of a battleship compared to the 4ws :lol:
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Post by Donald » Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:09 pm

When my 4WS had a hissy fit a few weeks ago it was definitely noticeable :lol: usual 3 point turn on my dads drive turned to about 7

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Post by Bludge » Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:10 pm

I have never driven a 4ws, so im guessing it will take some getting used to when i finally get it sorted! :D

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