EVO sensor problem?

[Supercharged111]

Here’s a couple of NOS Acdelco’s.
For a temporary fix!

NOS GM Steering Wheel Motion Sensor Gram Am Sufire Monte Carlo Cavalier 26064468 | eBay

<p>NOS GM Steering Wheel Motion Sensor Gram Am Sufire Monte Carlo Cavalier 26064468. </p>

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This should last a while. The sensor I used was an AC Delco back in 2018.

 

[KCusick81]

You guys are the best! Thank you to everyone for the extensive info and the part numbers. It's greatly appreciated! I may just go with the delete method if it's an issue that would likely reoccur through replacement.

 

[KCusick81]

This should last a while. The sensor I used was an AC Delco back in 2018.

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[KCusick81]

I shared your opinion for quite a while until about the third time I had to replace one of the column sensors in my '97s. I will agree that the EVO works great when it's operational, but my experience has been that it doesn't stay that way for long. On top of that, these trucks drive great with it bypassed.

If you want to gamble on fixing the issue, replace the steering sensor on the column that was mentioned earlier. The OEM GM part is discontinued (part number 26064468), so the only available options are aftermarket replacements from Dorman (905510), Standard Motor Products (SWS11), or WVE (5S6342).

If you'd rather bypass the EVO (which is what I would recommend) you can install the GM EVO bypass kit (19168825) or equivalent. OR... Install a power steering pump and pressure line for a '96 truck. I've bypassed the EVO on both of my '97s using each of these methods and I can't tell a difference between them in function/performance. Using the EVO bypass kit introduces an extra connection point that could potentially leak, the '96 pump and pressure line method does not.

Thank you! The part numbers will make it SO much easier!

 

[Caman96]

I wouldn’t put just ANY part on. Steering and Dorman are mutually exclusive! I’d use the Acdelco or just delete it.

 

[df2x4]

Thank you! The part numbers will make it SO much easier!

You're welcome!

I'd recommend the '96 pump and pressure line bypass method personally. I originally had the GM bypass kit on both of my '97s but one of them developed a leak.

 

[KCusick81]

You're welcome!

I'd recommend the '96 pump and pressure line bypass method personally. I originally had the GM bypass kit on both of my '97s but one of them developed a leak.

That is the solution that I'm leaning toward. Do you happen to know the best resource for those parts?