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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Baz006 on 24 September 2007, 19:11:33

Title: Power Steering Help.....
Post by: Baz006 on 24 September 2007, 19:11:33
The steering on my '98 Elite went quite heavy this morning. I noticed it whilst turning into the yard at work and a rank smell eminated from under the car. I stopped the engine and took a look under the bonnet and found nothing obvious. No leaks, correct PAS fluid level ect.....However, even though the fluid was a nice red colour, it seemed a bit thin like water and had a bad burnt smell to it. I know this type of fluid is thin anyway but it seemed too watery to me. Drove home ok but the heaviness is still there. Pump letting go maybe? Any suggestions?

Thanks  :y
Title: Re: Power Steering Help.....
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2007, 19:41:00
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The steering on my '98 Elite went quite heavy this morning. I noticed it whilst turning into the yard at work and a rank smell eminated from under the car. I stopped the engine and took a look under the bonnet and found nothing obvious. No leaks, correct PAS fluid level ect.....However, even though the fluid was a nice red colour, it seemed a bit thin like water and had a bad burnt smell to it. I know this type of fluid is thin anyway but it seemed too watery to me. Drove home ok but the heaviness is still there. Pump letting go maybe? Any suggestions?

Thanks  :y
Is there any assistance at all? If not, check fuses.
Title: Re: Power Steering Help.....
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2007, 19:41:49
Also, is speedo working ok?
Title: Re: Power Steering Help.....
Post by: Baz006 on 24 September 2007, 19:45:12
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The steering on my '98 Elite went quite heavy this morning. I noticed it whilst turning into the yard at work and a rank smell eminated from under the car. I stopped the engine and took a look under the bonnet and found nothing obvious. No leaks, correct PAS fluid level ect.....However, even though the fluid was a nice red colour, it seemed a bit thin like water and had a bad burnt smell to it. I know this type of fluid is thin anyway but it seemed too watery to me. Drove home ok but the heaviness is still there. Pump letting go maybe? Any suggestions?

Thanks  :y
Is there any assistance at all? If not, check fuses.


Funny you should say that because tonight I had to replace the 30 amp instrument fuse that controls all the heater switches on the facia. Just blew?? There is some assistance.
Title: Re: Power Steering Help.....
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2007, 19:53:19
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The steering on my '98 Elite went quite heavy this morning. I noticed it whilst turning into the yard at work and a rank smell eminated from under the car. I stopped the engine and took a look under the bonnet and found nothing obvious. No leaks, correct PAS fluid level ect.....However, even though the fluid was a nice red colour, it seemed a bit thin like water and had a bad burnt smell to it. I know this type of fluid is thin anyway but it seemed too watery to me. Drove home ok but the heaviness is still there. Pump letting go maybe? Any suggestions?

Thanks  :y
Is there any assistance at all? If not, check fuses.


Funny you should say that because tonight I had to replace the 30 amp instrument fuse that controls all the heater switches on the facia. Just blew?? There is some assistance.
If it was Fuse 14 (ciggy lighter, climate etc), that that powers the PAS ecu...
Title: Re: Power Steering Help.....
Post by: Baz006 on 24 September 2007, 19:56:25
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The steering on my '98 Elite went quite heavy this morning. I noticed it whilst turning into the yard at work and a rank smell eminated from under the car. I stopped the engine and took a look under the bonnet and found nothing obvious. No leaks, correct PAS fluid level ect.....However, even though the fluid was a nice red colour, it seemed a bit thin like water and had a bad burnt smell to it. I know this type of fluid is thin anyway but it seemed too watery to me. Drove home ok but the heaviness is still there. Pump letting go maybe? Any suggestions?

Thanks  :y
Is there any assistance at all? If not, check fuses.


Funny you should say that because tonight I had to replace the 30 amp instrument fuse that controls all the heater switches on the facia. Just blew?? There is some assistance.
If it was Fuse 14 (ciggy lighter, climate etc), that that powers the PAS ecu...

Yes I just went and replaced it, all ok.... :y as for the smell, could have been the car in front.....just coincidence.....cheers guys!!