I'm new to the forum and also Mazda. My daughter just bought a 2005 Mazda3 and is having intermittant problems where the power assist stops working completely. Ive read the posts about a recall for the power steering pump but it looks like the 2005 does not apply. Is there any fixes for this problem beside a new or used pump?

 

Any ideas anyone?

 

Could the belt be slipping by chance? Low oil level? Does it only happen at lock? I am not sure but I thought the recall dealt with cars with the electric assist (correct me if I am wrong) and the '05s are hydraulic.

 

Nope, the 05 is electric also, it looks like this is just an issue that electric pumps have and is normal

 

Is this just a US option??? My 3 is all hydraulic as far as I know.

 

Remove the front bumper and have a close look at the wires going to the steering module/pump they rub against the steel and can turn green after a while.