Power steering failure

Collydogg · Mar 29th, 2019, 03:53

Hi guys

So im having a right mess on with my power steering
So far i have had the pump replaced and its still off
I have orderd a reconditioned steering rack now hopefully this will fix it although the pump doesnt seem to be getting power i have checked the fuses and cleaned the cem
The mechanic said his diagnostic wasn't picking up the power steering at all there is no fluid leak and everything seems to be connectedd correctly

This is the only problem i have with my car apart from vibrations under load now and again ive had no power steering for about 7 months now

Any help much appriciated

jack taylor · Mar 29th, 2019, 04:49

Hi Collydogg, from what you say the problem does not appear to be with the rack and although you have replaced the pump it is not working. I am far from being an expert but the problem might be faulty wiring to the pump. There are many guys on here who can advise how to check the electrical connections to the pump. jack.

Collydogg · Mar 29th, 2019, 05:17

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Originally Posted by jack taylor

Hi Collydogg, from what you say the problem does not appear to be with the rack and although you have replaced the pump it is not working. I am far from being an expert but the problem might be faulty wiring to the pump. There are many guys on here who can advise how to check the electrical connections to the pump. jack.

Yeah its a strange one. Im replacing the rack after driving 7 months with no power steering the rack has alot of play in it also im at 153k miles and there is knocks and rattles all over the front end lol

Collydogg · Mar 29th, 2019, 05:55

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Originally Posted by jack taylor

Hi Collydogg, from what you say the problem does not appear to be with the rack and although you have replaced the pump it is not working. I am far from being an expert but the problem might be faulty wiring to the pump. There are many guys on here who can advise how to check the electrical connections to the pump. jack.

Yeah its a strange one. Im replacing the rack after driving 7 months with no power steering the rack has alot of play in it also im at 153k miles and there is knocks and rattles all over the front end lol

jack taylor · Mar 29th, 2019, 16:52

Hi Collydogg, did your mechanic check all electrical connections to the pump. Even if the rack was leaking fluid that wouldn't prevent the pump from working. Was the pump new or used. Could your mechanic bench test the pump for current jack

Mar 29th, 2019, 03:53	#1
Collydogg New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2019 00:52 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Shildon	Power steering failure Hi guys So im having a right mess on with my power steering So far i have had the pump replaced and its still off I have orderd a reconditioned steering rack now hopefully this will fix it although the pump doesnt seem to be getting power i have checked the fuses and cleaned the cem The mechanic said his diagnostic wasn't picking up the power steering at all there is no fluid leak and everything seems to be connectedd correctly This is the only problem i have with my car apart from vibrations under load now and again ive had no power steering for about 7 months now Any help much appriciated

Mar 29th, 2019, 04:49	#2
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Collydogg, from what you say the problem does not appear to be with the rack and although you have replaced the pump it is not working. I am far from being an expert but the problem might be faulty wiring to the pump. There are many guys on here who can advise how to check the electrical connections to the pump. jack.

Mar 29th, 2019, 16:52	#5
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Collydogg, did your mechanic check all electrical connections to the pump. Even if the rack was leaking fluid that wouldn't prevent the pump from working. Was the pump new or used. Could your mechanic bench test the pump for current jack

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