P1000 PK5 power steering

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So Dad has had an issue with his PK5.. when he’s driving slow and at full turn going around a tree or thru a ditch. He will loose power steering going back the other way. He took his in to the dealer this week for a couple issues and a final service before warranty is out and the mechanic told him that the power steering was normal and was a safety feature to keep the pump from burning out???? So before I call bulls***, I figured I should ask you all.

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If it is a safety feature.....
One would think it would be the same on your 1000. Hop in yours and see if you can replicate the issue.
 
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So Dad has had an issue with his PK5.. when he’s driving slow and at full turn going around a tree or thru a ditch. He will loose power steering going back the other way. He took his in to the dealer this week for a couple issues and a final service before warranty is out and the mechanic told him that the power steering was normal and was a safety feature to keep the pump from burning out???? So before I call bulls***, I figured I should ask you all.

@Hondasxs @lee @JACKAL @CumminsPusher @Neohio @joeymt33 @knuckledeep @HondaTech

I think there is a safety feature for that but you’d think it’d take more than a trip around a tree or through a ditch to trigger it.

I’m curious I’m gonna try for you when I get home.
 
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If it is a safety feature.....
One would think it would be the same on your 1000. Hop in yours and see if you can replicate the issue.
Can’t right now..

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I think there is a safety feature for that but you’d think it’d take more than a trip around a tree or through a ditch to trigger it.

I’m curious I’m gonna try for you when I get home.
He said he’s just barely creeping along at full turn when it’s happened. I assume it shuts off and he only notices it when he goes to turn back.
 
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Maybe voltage drop? It’s electric so if it’s low battery and he’s pushing the assist it could be to low a voltage to power it and it cuts out?
 
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Maybe voltage drop? It’s electric so if it’s low battery and he’s pushing the assist it could be to low a voltage to power it and it cuts out?
He has a dual battery system.. but I wonder if his stock battery isn’t on the weak side? He rides it every day so it stays charged.
 
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If the system is going into shutdown according to the snip I posted, I would be concerned that the EPS unit is on it's way out the door.
 
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