Power steering went out

[J W Miller]

We hit something in the road other day with the left front wheel that gave a good thump. Like wheel ran over something. No noise other then a thump. Went a few hundred feet and lost power steering and flashed code DPS showing handle bar picture.
When I got home I pulled main fuse and anything that I thought might help re-set a pc problem also checked all connections that I could reach under neath. Checked very close the connector going direct to power steering unit. Result of all this was eveything seemed as it should be.I also jacked front of bike off of jack stands so no weight was on wheels. Started bike up and power steering worked! This AM started bike up to fuel and again warnning code flashed and no power steering.
What do I need to look for.Bike is sold and wanted to give it to new owner this week end, Now what?

[DrewNJ]

The very first thing I would check is the battery cable connections at the battery. The DPS pulls the most power and is the first thing to go kooky with loose battery connections or a dying battery.


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[J W Miller]

I did not Check connection at battery but it shows 12.74 volts.

[J W Miller]

Checked on battery connection and the were not all that tight. WOW! thats it but no still no power steering. This thing is driving me nuts. Still searching.

[bullant12]

Checked on battery connection and the were not all that tight. WOW! thats it but no still no power steering. This thing is driving me nuts. Still searching.

What about the fuses and relays? Make sure that they are properly seated, remove and place again if you can.

[daveinva]

We hit something in the road other day with the left front wheel that gave a good thump. Like wheel ran over something. No noise other then a thump. Went a few hundred feet and lost power steering and flashed code DPS showing handle bar picture.
When I got home I pulled main fuse and anything that I thought might help re-set a pc problem also checked all connections that I could reach under neath. Checked very close the connector going direct to power steering unit. Result of all this was eveything seemed as it should be.I also jacked front of bike off of jack stands so no weight was on wheels. Started bike up and power steering worked! This AM started bike up to fuel and again warnning code flashed and no power steering.
What do I need to look for.Bike is sold and wanted to give it to new owner this week end, Now what?

Isn't there a sensor that goes to each of the wheels? If the power steering cut out after you hit something, that suggests to me something jarred loose at the wheel.

[boborgera]

Did you fully charge the battery?, 12.7 is close to borderline..... Can't hurt to put it on a charger for a short time. The battery might be on it's way out....

[J W Miller]

Pulled and re-seated any fuse that I thought would be possible to have anything to do with steering also pulled main fuses thinking maybe it might re-set sensors or pc. Battery is on charger now and is a new high line AGM.
Bike as of Sat.AM on its way to dealer. I am thinking as others, are might be a sensor.

[J W Miller]

Bike is at the dealer who seems to think might just be a sensor.

[J W Miller]

Dealer has informed me that my RPM 1 Warranty will cover repair. Seems that the power steering unit has failed and a new DPS unit is on order. And before any one ask yes this bike had DPS recall for defective DPS.

[donec]

Was there much difference in handling when the power steering went out?

[J W Miller]

Steering effort was a little harder at low speeds and did not hold a straight very well at higher speeds. Seemed to be more play in steering also. Pc screen flashing check DPS.

[J W Miller]

Picked up bike from dealer and all is well, rides good. About $1100. repair RPM1 warranty covered it. Dealer stated since recall several years back has not had to replace any DPS. Will be trading bike off for a Goldwing trike very soon just no longer my cup of tea.

[J W Miller]

I must really be getting old. In my last post I for got to report that the problem with power steering was that The DPS failed and had to be replaced. That should make my last post make more sense, Sorry