gtrbrat Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I recently purchased an xt6 up in L.A. and the previous owner had some problems with the power controller "burning out" -- not sure if that's exactly right, but that's how he put it. Anyway, he took it to someone and they installed some weird non-original part . Does anyone know how this works...it seems to steer just fine, but I'm thinking I'd like to try returning it to original equipment. Also, the guy removed the fuel filter. There are three lines coming out of the firewall directly to the engine. Is there a diagram online I can reference to make sure I'm hooking up a fuel filter properly? Thanks for your help. -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 The power steering is electric and is situated on the passenger side firewall. It kind of looks like a starter motor. The controller is to the right of it, a small sqaure black box. They dont go out very often, but the motor can. The most common problem with the motor is the brushes, but its an easy fix. Its just like any other electric motor brush and they can be found at any place they rebuild electric motors. If the steering acts up intemmitanly, just tap the motor on the right end, this usually settles the dust that has built up and is causing the brushes not to conduct. The fuel filter should have 2(?) lines, one for the filter and a return vapor line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrbrat Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 The power steering is electric and is situated on the passenger side firewall. It kind of looks like a starter motor. The controller is to the right of it, a small sqaure black box. They dont go out very often, but the motor can. The most common problem with the motor is the brushes, but its an easy fix. Its just like any other electric motor brush and they can be found at any place they rebuild electric motors. If the steering acts up intemmitanly, just tap the motor on the right end, this usually settles the dust that has built up and is causing the brushes not to conduct. The fuel filter should have 2(?) lines, one for the filter and a return vapor line. Thanks. Yes, the black box is not there. In its place is is this silver multi-sided thing with a bunch of terminals on it -- like a transformer or something. I have a picture of it, but I'm not sure how to post it. On the fuel filter question, I'm trying to figure out which are the lines I would connect to the filter, since right now they are going directly to the engine and the filter is missing. I noticed three lines coming out of the firewall, two on top, and one centered below them. -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 You can email the pics to me, I can post them. I will take a look at my XT6 in the morn, I'll be able to tell you about the fuel lines then. Believe it or not, I'm sicker than a dog and dont want to go outside and look right now :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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