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Well the sensor is advertised on the quick site for 7.5k - they say it's brand new OEM "quality" so probably not OEM. How much does it cost at the agent @K.o.N.o.S?

According to the workshop manual (of the Lancer), it's not the EPS errors you should be looking at; the agent can check if the system is deliberately limiting the steering assist by checking the EPS ECU data against the values mentioned in the workshop manual using their proprietary scan tools, just like @Davy said. Then they'll be able to determine for sure if the EPS system is overheating for some reason.

So I did some googling and it sounds like your EPS motor is overheating. https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1285053 Try doing some "dry steering" (turning the steering while the vehicle is stationary) multiple times and see if you lose the eps assist. The workshop manual of my car (Lancer) says:

So what do you recommend to remove tar spots?

If there are any tar marks those would be quite old, I haven't done a tar removal for about 2 years, figured it's time to look for any spots and get rid of them

I'm going to look for tar marks and remove if there are any on the coming holidays, I used to use WD40 (got big ass pick-up/rally mud flaps installed which stopped me from cleaning glaringly visible tar marks every week!) but I've run out rn, have to buy a can before washing the car or will have to use Kerosene

???

How do you remove tar marks off the car?

I don't think 7 months of using water would cause rust that would cause clogging or leaks, just flush the radiator out and fill it with coolant

$8 for 4 new caps... sounds like a good deal https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/n6LuZ77w

Is the Moda any better than the Perodua Axia which could be bought brand new from thwe authorized agent for the same price? I haven't driven one

No point in buying a hybrid to run 4k kms a year Go for a Vitz

@rcmadawala @Rumesh88

They say good things come to those who wait ? keep an eye on FDs and EXs and when an offer like that pops up go check it out post-haste ?

There was a Lancer ex for 3.3mil on the quick site yesterday but looks like its been sold ?

Why not a FD4? There were 1st owner agent maintained cars for sale not long ago

Damn... sorry bro, post a pic after you get her repaired

Is it true that UNIMO has stopped bringing down Eagle 1 products? *blush* I remember sending you a PM about the standard options ?

@Crosswind is the resident ford expert

When you say "EPS rack repair", it could be either tightning a loose nut [5min work] or a 8-hour repair so I don't think anyone would be able to say if the their charges seem reasonable or not. If you want to compare you could try comparing their hourly rate with the agents rates...

Jerks are kinda normal on CVT boxes, you tend to notice them more if you're coming from a 4AT... but if this is a recent development it's cause for concern. Could you post a video clip like @iRage asked?

http://autolanka.com/forums/topic/19300-suzuki-rs-2017-highbrid-steering-rack-noise-and-play/

Search the forum, the CS series Lancer is easily the most discussed car of the forum... @Davy owned one for quite some time so you can direct any specific questions you might have to him

IDK about mazda agents in Kurunegala but there was a real nice looking CS3 2011 for 2.7mil on the quick site, posted 3 days ago, if you're still open to consider another car go check it out. Its authorized agent UNIMO has workshops islandwide including Kurunegala.