2004 Mazda RX8 Power Steering not working and light on.

The power steering system needs to be scanned for fault codes like steering angle sensor and other sensors in the system.

You have electronic power steering. There is no fluid.

Power steering pump not operating also check the pump belt is loose or broken

How is your power steering level, have you checked that recently? if its full, then your power steering pump might be not working, or your rack and pinion has been damaged already.

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!

Hi,

my 2004 RX8 has the same problem - can you let me know if you get a fix. [email protected]

Thanks very much

Dean

My RX8 had the same problem. First, change your battery cable ends. On the Positive cable there is a white wire that powers the power steering. It probably has a bad connection at the battery post. I cut the end off my rx8 and just put a regular battery cable end on it and my problem was solved.

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You either lost your belt, or the oil is gone from a broken hose.

The Mazda RX8 has electric power steering there is no fluid. You may have a problem with you electronic power steering control moduel, or the power steering pump