EspoMan Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hello guys. Name is Steve, new to the Edge and the forums. Just purchased a 2013 Edge SE with the 3.5. I'm somewhat worried about my purchase after seeing so many people with issues on here. I only had the Edge a week and I noticed a few times that the steering wheel gets very tight when pulling out or into a parking stall. When the engine revs up then it goes away. Could it be low power steering fluid already? Also please let me know what issues I should be looking for with this vehicle. Aside from the above. So far I love the Edge. Super quiet interior and its super comfy to drive. Already took it to the mountains and it did great. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Since the Edge has electric power steering, I'd check the battery first. Do you know the vehicle's production date, and whether it has been sitting on the dealer lot for some time? Try unhooking the battery for 30 minutes or more, and then reconnect, let the Edge re-learn. If the problem is gone after that, have the dealership replace under warranty. Of course, it COULD be the fluid level is low (always a possibility) or that the rack has a problem. Statistics are strongly against these possibilites, but yours could be the exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspoMan Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the reply. You said if the problem is gone, have the dealer replace what? Battery? I'm sure its been sitting for a while because its a 2013. Should I put the battery on my motorcycles trickle charger to fully charge it? Edit: just checked sticker, it was built on 8/13 Thanks Edited December 29, 2013 by EspoMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Doesn't seem long enough to have affected the battery. But if your charger is 12V, wouldn't hurt to put it on for a while, make sure the battery is at full charge. Check the voltage across the terminals before and after with a multimeter (while the Edge is turned off). I assume the battery looks clean? No signs of corrosion/crusting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspoMan Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Battery looks good. Are there certain known issues I should be looking for on my 13 Edge? I love the car so far. I've had 7 cars before this one, and this one by far has been my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 The steering is still hyrdraulic with electric assist so there is still a power steering pump with fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EspoMan Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Drove the Edge a lot today, noticed when I was making a small turn in my driveway at a very slow speed that the steering got stiff again. Any ideas? Checked fluids and looks topped off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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