2006 Buick LaCrosse What may cause the Service Variable Effort Steering message to appear on dash?
What may cause the Service Variable Effort Steering message to appear on dash?
What is your question?
I don't drive my car often. I noticed the Reduced Engine Power message appear 3 days after the Service Variable Effort Steering Message appear on the dashboard. I had it scanned. I was told most likely it was the Ignition coil. The code was P0302 Cylinder 2 had too many misfires. I had it replaced, I no longer saw both messages. A day later the Service Variable Effort Steering message reappeared. Do you know what else could cause that messsge to reappear? I have a slow power steering leak in which, I need to replace the High Pressure Hose. When backing up in a tight spot the steering wheel is kind of hard to turn.The Service Stability System, traction control system, and ABS system was on for months. When I take the car for regular oil changes I was never informed of any issues. I had a full tune up last year and wasn't informed of any known issues. Is this a major and/or costly issue? Is this something that need to be fix ASAP? Due to the pandemic I may not be able to get it fix ASAP?
What makes this problem better or worse?
I noticed message when I ride over a bump in the street
How long has your 2006 Buick LaCrosse had this problem?
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Where do you take your car for "regular oil changes"?
What constitutes a "full tune up"? "Tune Up" is a really general, vague term and does not indicate anything in particular. Always look at the work performed and parts replaced as a way to describe maintenance on your vehicle.
Your coil was a stand alone issue, and your steering concern is also a stand alone issue that still requires diagnostic testing and repair.
The power steering leak does need to be repaired, but I suspect it is not related to the warning light.
Your Service Stability System, Traction Control System and ABS system are all related and also - the Service Variable Effort Steering warning is likely intertwined with those concerns also.
The thing is, you need a stronger, better diagnostic tool able to review chassis data, including "C" codes, to find out clues of what is going on here. A repair shop with the large financial investment In diagnostic equipment is a good place to start. Check out the link for some places near you to contact:
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