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A used power steering pump that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The RX-8 uses an electric power steering (EPS) system, not a hydraulic power steering pump — so there is no traditional belt-driven pump on any variant of this car. If your steering assistance has failed, the component you are likely looking for is the electric power steering motor and control unit, which is fitted to the steering column or rack depending on the generation. Contact a breaker with your registration and describe the fault, so they can identify the correct electric steering component rather than a pump.
The RX-8 was sold in the UK from 2003 to 2012, and while it remained a single generation throughout, it received a notable facelift in 2008 which brought styling and mechanical updates including changes to the steering system. This is worth knowing because electric steering parts from pre-2008 cars may differ from those on post-2008 facelifted models. Always give your exact registration to the breaker so they can confirm which steering assembly is the right match for your car.
The RX-8 does not have a conventional hydraulic power steering pump on any model year — the system is fully electric throughout the range — so sourcing a pump is not the right approach for any RX-8, including the 2009 facelift car. The 2008 facelift is also a relevant boundary here, as electric steering components may have changed between pre- and post-facelift cars. Tell the breaker your exact registration and describe the steering fault and they will be able to identify the correct electric power steering part.
The RX-8 was sold in the UK in trims including Standard, Sport, PZ, and later R3, but trim level does not affect the type of steering system fitted — all variants use electric power steering with no hydraulic pump. Trim differences are mainly cosmetic or relate to interior specification, so you are looking for the same style of electric steering component regardless of trim. Confirm the exact part needed with the breaker against your registration to make sure the specific unit matches your build.
Instead of asking for a power steering pump, ask the breaker for the electric power steering (EPS) motor or column assembly, as this is what provides assistance on the RX-8. It is also worth checking whether the fault is actually the EPS control module rather than the motor itself, as both can cause steering warning lights or loss of assistance. Give the breaker your full registration and ideally any fault codes you have had read, so they can pull the right parts from a donor car of the same specification.