Yaris 2005 steering not centering after cornering

[Jono52]

Hi new member, recently brought a 2005 Yaris t spirit 3d auto only 15k miles on the clock. Have concerns about steering have to turn steering to centre from cornering both left and right also feels steering feels stiff.

Any help or suggestions on problem.

 

[Cyker]

First thing is check where yours was made - If your VIN starts with JTD it's Japanese, if it starts with VNK you have a French one.

I remember quite a few posts about this problem back in the day (Use google instead of the forum search to search the site for "power steering not centering" and you'll find loads of threads  ) - From what I remember almost every one was due to a power steering problem. The Japanese-built ones all had much more reliable hydraulic power steering, which I've yet to see any failures of, but the French-built models had a relatively new electric power steering system, and the electric motors tended to die as the cars aged.

A replacement should be pretty easy and cheap to source nowadays, but not sure how hard it is to replace...!

You may need to get it centre-calibrated once it's been changed too.

Other things it might be are suspension problems affecting the caster angles, or tyres that are worn weirdly, but from what I remember the failed power steering motor was the most common (and hard to diagnose!) reason.

 

[Jono52]

Hi cyker 

Thanks for the information will do a few searches on the net. And look into a new motor.

Definitely think mine is French can't find a fluid reservoir. But will check vine number.

If I solve it will post on hear.

 

 

 

[flash22]

If it's EPS have the Battery and alternator checked such low miles and its age the Battery will be stuffed if it hasn't been changed - also check the fuses