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I just changed the battery on my 525I. Now when the car is on, the readout showing auto steering problem, new brake pads problem. The car has brand new brake pads. Is there a way to reset the computer outside of going to the dealer?
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I had a 06 Chevy which did not have power steering pump it had a electric motor assist. I know many cars have gone to electric motor assist on the steering. One more thing I had a problem once with my cobalt and it turned out to be an electrical problem. When voltage get low while running car will start saving voltage by turning off unnecessary things to keep the car running. The last day I lost power steering, radio and the next day the battery was dead. I changed the battery and the alternator was good and never had the problem again. I am just suggesting you check battery voltage and alternator output.
Link below will show what Ford power steering assist looks like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szHMXwcp9fo
Link below say there was a recall on your vehicle https://auto-recalls.justia.com/mercury/milan/2011/15v340000/
link below suggest checking fuses https://www.justanswer.com/mercury/anj5l-power-steering-suddenly-gone-2011-mercury.html
That is one of the hardest problems as it could be an intermittent problem. In other words your chasing a short that my not show the first time you check using a multimeter, but could show up later and then disappear. I would check to see if there is a code readout for the problem or just take it to Advanced Auto Parts or AutoZone and they will allow you to use their mechanic's OBD Code Reader which should provide the code that will tell you the location to look. For all I know it could just be a bad fuse under the steering wheel.
You only need to hold the left odometer reset button while turning the key to position 1 (Accessory). Keep holding the button for 5 or so seconds until any of the following shows in the display: OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION with RESET or RE. Release the button and press it again for another 5 or so seconds until RESET or RE flash. While the display flashes, press the button one more time briefly. If done correctly, END SIA should show up for a few seconds. All done. Thank you for using fixya
Go to auto zone have them check your battery and alternater, check battery terminals make sure they are clean and tight. For the power steering check belt and check fluid level.
The Active Steering system uses a Papst
brushless dc motor to rotate the cage (ring gear) containing the planet
gears a planetary gearbox at the bottom of the steering column. The
motor effectively changes the steering ratio by increasing or
decreasing the amount of gearbox output rotation relative to changes in
the steering-wheel angle input. The resulting ratio depends on the
speed of the car. For instance, a low 10:1 ratio gives high
maneuverability for parking in tight spaces, with less than two turns
of the steering wheel, lock to lock. To track straight at highway
speeds, where even a small steering input can produce a quick sideways
acceleration, the electric drive boosts the ratio to 20:1. Cars without
Active Steering typically have ratios halfway between (specifically
14.1:1 for the BMW). .... Now, if your active steering does not work , the car reverses back to power steering and the ratio is 15.1:1 so the car can be driven but the "active steering " is not working and still needs to be fixed. It the unit needs to be replaced and your car is not under warranty, the repair cost may reach 5000 dollars.
Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes (DTC Memory) Air Conditioning (A/C)
Models 208 as of MY 1998
Diagnostic trouble Code Memory [15]
Note:
The A/C pushbutton control module (N22) has DTC memory and data output. The diagnostic trouble codes and data are displayed via the temperature display window. The stored DTC's will remain in memory even with the vehicle battery disconnected.
The DTC memory differentiates between current and intermittent faults.
Numerous DTC's can also be read with the Hand-Held Tester (HHT).
Preparations for DTC Readout
Review 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 31, 31, 41
Ignition: ON
Temperature selector: left: "HI"; right: "LO"
Ignition: OFF
Ignition: ON
Within 20 seconds press REST and EC simultaneously for more than 5 seconds.
The LED in Recirculated Air flashes and the display shows "d1A".
Press AUTO repeatedly until all DTC's are displayed. Record each DTC as it is displayed.
Each fault (short circuit, open circuit) is assigned a DTC. Thus in the left display: "E1" appears, and the right display indicates the DTC. The current faults (refer to table) are displayed first, next, the intermittant failures (e.g. 45 °5) are displayed in the display window next to the FAN symbol. By pressing the right AUTO the next DTC is displayed.
To erase: Can only be performed after all faults have been readout. Press left AUTO and right AUTO buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds and the display shows: left: "d" and right: "FF". To cancel erase: By pressing the left AUTO button, the current faults will appear again.
Select a base temperature setting.
Turn ignition OFF, to end test.
Note:
Due to instrument cluster (IC) series interface, DTC's may be stored in IC memory, therefore readout and erase DTC's from IC memory.
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