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Crew power steering vibration

My 2009 Nissan Crew with the petrol engine is playing up. The steering wheel vibrates, the handling feels spongy, and the effort needed to steer is increasing. Feels like the power steering is about to give up completely. A reader is throwing up a power steering error, but the hydraulic fluid level seems fine. Could it be a dodgy connection? Anyone else had similar?

The conversation revolves around a 2009 Nissan Crew experiencing steering wheel vibration, spongy handling, and increased steering effort, with a power steering error detected. Despite the hydraulic fluid level being fine, the issue was suspected to be a dodgy connection. A similar problem was resolved by addressing a loose connection in an electric steering system, which required professional diagnostics. Ultimately, the problem was fixed by a mechanic who identified and repaired a faulty connector.

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Had similar symptoms on my Crew. I thought the steering rack was toast. Is it an electric steering system on yours?

Thanks for the reply. I'm not 100% certain to be honest – I'll double-check. What was the problem on yours, and how did you resolve it?

Mine's electric, and yeah, sounds super similar. Turned out to be a loose connection. Needed a proper diagnostic tool to pinpoint it though, ended up going to a workshop.

Appreciate the insight. I had a look at the connections, as suggested, but no joy. Ended up taking it to my local mechanic. Faulty connector as suspected and 95€ later it’s sorted. Thanks again

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