What is magnasteer ? Magnetic assistance ?

[JT2002GTP]

What does magnasteer do ?

[Scottydoggs]

it makes the steering easier at slow speed.

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

http://www.norcal-cobras.com/GTM/gm-...nk/12_00_e.pdf

[JT2002GTP]

Thanks great article.

[Anthony Smith]

I love my magnasteer. It randomly makes my car act like it has no power steering when Im trying to park and makes no noticeable difference any other time. Thanks GM!

[JT2002GTP]

Acording to the article, sounds like its not working properly. I know I have been working for GM for 28.7 yrs, trust me our quality is is much improving.

[l67ss]

Depending on yr it makes steering stiffer the faster you go 98+

[Vincenzo]

This post is old, but it's perfect for a question I have. I'm about to replace the rack and pinion and I wouldn't attempt to try it myself. I found a reputable local garage that charges a little north of $300 for labor and takes my part (no mark up - how nice and honest is that). looked for part prices and they are insane but from one seller (Detroit Axle) who gives a lifetime warranty on a "remanufactured" rack and pinion (the warranty is activated after shipping the old part to them in Detroit and they pay for that shipment!). their price is about $120 which is very cheap but it's without "magnasteer".

What do you nice people think?

[Scottydoggs]

no way id use detroit axle.

get one from your local napa. i got mine on sale for 160. its a reman but it works.

and a rack swap is not to hard either, a few hours work and your done. no special tools needed either. only odd ball tool is a 18 mm open wrench or a line wrench is best,

[Vincenzo]

Thank you sir. So, "Detroit Axle" is a famous name for failure?

The problem with me doing it myself right now is because I don't have a garage to do it because I'm temporarily living in an apt. where it's not really convenient to do a relatively advanced job in a parking spot behind the building. Is the $300 labor for an 08 grand prix base a good price?

[Scottydoggs]

if that includes an alignment its not to bad really.

[Vincenzo]

napa is a couple of miles from me and has it for $180 but they, too, don't mention anything related to "magnasteer"!!!

Do you know if they deliver a big part like that for free to a local mechanic?

[Scottydoggs]

the listing will say something like "w/magnasteer."

if you call or go to the local store they can help better.

[Vincenzo]

napa doesn't carry magnasteer, asked at the store. then, called the dealer and they wanted my vin, then they told me that my car doesn't have that feature and i cannot add it!!!

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Magnasteer is pointless in my eyes.

I've driven plenty of w-body's with and without it and I don't see a major difference at all.

[Turbocharged400sbc]

Magnasteer is pointless in my eyes.

I've driven plenty of w-body's with and without it and I don't see a major difference at all.

It is adjustable with a Tech 2 in the BCM

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

That doesn't change my opinion on it, it still doesn't matter if it has it or not to me.

I've owned 3 full sized trucks since my grand prix, I guess I'm use to actually using my arms to control the vehicle I guess.

[jteske88]

I hate my GXP magnasteer. Like a Cadillac with one pinky to turn. I like to feel the road.

[Turbocharged400sbc]

I hate my GXP magnasteer. Like a Cadillac with one pinky to turn. I like to feel the road.

The assist can be adjusted via a tech2 in the BCM

[stealthee]

napa doesn't carry magnasteer, asked at the store. then, called the dealer and they wanted my vin, then they told me that my car doesn't have that feature and i cannot add it!!!

Maybe it doesn't have it. Mine doesn't have it. Have you even looked under the car to see if you have a plug in on the rack?