Jusr replaced power steering pump now it wont stare dont think its getting gas

Is fuel pump working? Use pressure gauge to test at key on. If not, test fuses, and then for current reaching pump. May be bad relay or bad pump.

Could be plug catalytic converter ?fuel filter.

One of two things have happened:

1. Your power steering pump went out and needs to be replaced or,
2. The drive belt that controls the PS pump broke

The RX8 has only two drive belts so if they are both fine and none are broken then it meant that the PS pump itself has went out and needs to be replaced.

Let me know what you think and dont forget to rate the solution.

Thank you and have a great day!

It likely has hydroboost brakes. A bad power steering pump or a power steering pump that is low on fluid would cause all your problems. Is this gas or diesel?

it pumps fluid to make the steering easier to steer with out it it would be difficult to use with out it, but not imposable

normally, the only part of your automatic transmission that will make a whining noise is the pump. it usually whines when iether the fluid is low or more commonly when the transmission oil filter is getting plugged up.

the power steering pump will also make a whining noise too.

turn the wheel all the way to the right and hold steady pressure against the stop. this puts maximum force on the power steering pump and, if the power steering pump is the one making the whine, it will change the sound of it. (usually louder).

if the trans pump is making the whine noise, it should sound different in neutral compared to drive. this test will really only work if it make the noise without the vehicle moving. if it wont do it at idle hold the rpms at 2000 or so.

if you decide the noise is coming from the transmission, and the transmission filter has not been replaced (assuming you installed a used transmission), replace the filter by removing the oil pan.



oh and also, if it is the power steering pump you should be able to make it make the whining noise while the vehicle is stationary. if it wont make noise unless its moving its not the power steering pump.

I think on that model you have to remove the power steering pump pulley first before you can get to the rest of the power steering pump mounting bolts.
You can rent a special puller / installer from one from your local auto parts store.
Once you have pulled the pulley and removed the pump mounting bolts,just drop the whole pump unit with the hoses attached out of the way of the water pump.
Good Luck.

Have to remove the two power steering pump bolts. They're 13mm head. Once power steering pump is out of the way, waterpump bolt can be removed.

To find out witch it is,pump or rack and pinion,break loose the presure line on the power steering pump with a wench.Start the car and turn the steering wheel back and forth,you may need to loosen the nut on the power steering hose two or three turns to get the fluid to shoot out.It should come out pretty forceful.If it doesn`t,then replace the pump.If it does come out really powerful,replace the rack and pinion.

look at our local scrap yard they have those part and its mush cheaper hope it help fixya our post thanks pierre