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Offline Boostinjdm

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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2010, 09:24:42 PM »
I'm going to assume that it has limits.  Any chance it is out of range and has to be centered before hooking up your u-joints?  I suppose that would trip a code though....

I did read something about leveling the comp., I don't know what would be in there that needs to be level.  Might be worth a free shot.  They could have just meant to line it up on the cross member that it was mounted to and used the wrong term.

Double, triple, quadruple, check the wiring.  Not just a quick glance, but a trace each wire and compare to instructions look.  Could be another case of cranial-rectal inversion. I hear it's been occurring in your area lately....
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2010, 09:31:40 PM »
No there are no limits.
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2010, 09:35:43 PM »
Quote from: masterfabr on July 11, 2010, 09:31:40 PM
No there are no limits.

So it's got an optical or magnetic sensor like ABS to determine if, when, and what direction you are turning.  Just trying to figure out how this thing works.....
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2010, 09:48:52 PM »
Looks like there is a worm gear in there.  That would cause quite a bit of resistance if the motor wasn't getting power.  Low batt maybe?  Enough juice to power it up, but not enough to turn the motor?  I wonder how it engages/disengages that so steering is normal with the unit off.

I think you should crack it open and void the warranty so I can see what makes it tick. ;D
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2010, 10:11:26 PM »
Quote from: Boostinjdm on July 11, 2010, 09:48:52 PM
Looks like there is a worm gear in there.  That would cause quite a bit of resistance if the motor wasn't getting power.  Low batt maybe?  Enough juice to power it up, but not enough to turn the motor?  I wonder how it engages/disengages that so steering is normal with the unit off.

I think you should crack it open and void the warranty so I can see what makes it tick. ;D
Viscous coupling is my guess. Like the Jeep stuff as an example. Actually i found the problem and it is a major fubar,head in the ass,obvious mistake. No electrical involved but yes the torque sensor is involved. The problem tho has alreadt been pointed out. Sleep on it guys ,post your opinions and I'll let you know tomorrow after I fix my effing dipshit mistake AND let you know the effed up reasoning/lack of thought that caused it.  rofl rofl rofl  If this thing assists as much as it resists I'm gonna be a happy boy! ;D
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2010, 10:26:15 PM »
Quote from: Boostinjdm on July 11, 2010, 09:24:42 PM
Could be another case of cranial-rectal inversion. I hear it's been occurring in your area lately....

Do I get a cookie?
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2010, 10:41:22 PM »
Quote from: Yummi on July 11, 2010, 08:01:35 PM
can the position sensor be mounted backwards?

I'm going with this one.  You were trying to turn right and it was going left and visa-versa.
I think we need some pics though cuz I don't see the sensor in the instruction pics.  Lots of pics.

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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2010, 08:05:28 AM »
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ!


it is reccomended that you seek professional help.

I didnt make this up, it came from the 1st page of instructions. ff: LMAO ff:
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2010, 08:11:01 AM »
Anyone effing with buggies needs professional help. LOL!!!!!
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2010, 08:41:14 AM »
+1

Many of todays smaller cars use some type of electric power steering, but they seem to handcuff you to the R & P from the car. 
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2010, 08:49:59 AM »
These are pretty cool units. I just had my head buried. I'll let you guys know details later.
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2010, 07:56:17 PM »
OK ,effer works now. I did have the input as the output. In my flawed logic  thought since it's a straight thru shaft I thought it made no difference which end was "driven". Then the pics seemed to show the end of the unit with the large double nuts on the input end.  Uhhh,not so. The pics supplied with the unit are the same as on their website but very crappy copies. Not making excuses but that's wha/why it happened. ANyway attached are pics of my FUBAR FIXER. ;D ;D Luckily shaft protrusion is nearly equal on both ends. All I had to do was use cover bolts on the opposite end to use as mounting along with the spacer made and VIOLA! An even sturdier mounting than designed. SOMETMES FUBARS work out for the best. This was the one in a million.  rofl rofl I really like it. The difference in turning effort is absolutely amazing. I'll never again have a midi car without it. Well worth the money ,at least at this point.
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Theodore Roosevelt 1907

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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #27 on: July 12, 2010, 09:13:49 PM »
 LMAO LMAO LMAO
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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #28 on: July 12, 2010, 09:18:04 PM »
Does that mean I am the winner?   If in so, what did i get - I want door # 3 - or at least the hot girl that typically stands in front of door # 3

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Re: Unisteer Electric UTV Power Steering
« Reply #29 on: July 18, 2010, 08:50:54 AM »
How are you going to mount your EC Module?
Mine on the Drakart has already failed a few months ago,but luckily got it replaced under warranty.
Symptoms were,fine at Key On Only(no idle),initial dash light would light for 3-5 secs,then go out,turn wheel left and right fine.
Start the engine up,dash light would do the light on-then off thing signalling ready for usage,but upon turning L-R would bring on the dash light and cease all ASSISTANCE!!!
Eventually traced it down to faulty module,if you held it in your hand with the motor running,it would work,with no dash light on.But tilt your hand/module,while engine idleing and it would click off,dash lights up and NO assistance.It was not faulty wireing or plugs,but internal.
I have now mounted my new module on some wetsuit type rubber for GOOD Vibes!
If you hard mount it I believe it will not last long.
Also take a good thorough look around the whole edges of the module where they silastic it.I found a few places that were not sealed,especially around the black plastic plug housings.Also don't forget to use Dielectric grease on all the connections and fab up a waterproof/splash cover for it.
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