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Title: Power Steering failing.
Post by: AlexMitton.co.uk on 28 August 2009, 22:54:13
My power steering is not working, I think its a fauly pump.

It only works when I accelerate. If I am not moving I put it into Neutral give it a few revs and the steering wheel moves easier. But this causes me to dry steer.  >:(
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Pete Elite on 28 August 2009, 22:57:12
I think you'll find these are electrically assisted so check you haven't blown a fuse :).
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Andy B on 28 August 2009, 22:57:45
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My power steering is not working, I think its a fauly pump.

It only works when I accelerate. If I am not moving I put it into Neutral give it a few revs and the steering wheel moves easier. But this causes me to dry steer.  >:(

Yep! A 'new' pump is required! Various breakers here should be able to sort you out with another. Not too bad to change either. :y
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Andy B on 28 August 2009, 22:59:01
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I think you'll find these are electrically assisted so check you haven't blown a fuse :).

There is an electric input, but if you need  revs for it to work, I reckon it's the pump.  ;)
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: AlexMitton.co.uk on 28 August 2009, 22:59:56
I've seen a pump from a 1998 2.5 V6 for £20 "Buy It Now or Best Offer" and £5 Delivery. I might just offer £20 for it with delivery, depends if it works with my 2000 2.5 V6.  :-?
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Pete Elite on 28 August 2009, 23:06:09
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I think you'll find these are electrically assisted so check you haven't blown a fuse :).

There is an electric input, but if you need  revs for it to work, I reckon it's the pump.  ;)

  I may be wrong Andy(usually am :-X)but if it needs revs. to work then i would have thought that that is when the pump is doing its bit but at idle the leccy bit would assist the pump due to low revs :-/.
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Agemo on 28 August 2009, 23:07:33
That sounds a decent price, but the breakers on here will supply a guaranteed pump. just a thought.
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: AlexMitton.co.uk on 28 August 2009, 23:14:15
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I think you'll find these are electrically assisted so check you haven't blown a fuse :).

Yes I have checked it, It's ok.

Cheers
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Andy H on 28 August 2009, 23:14:17
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I think you'll find these are electrically assisted so check you haven't blown a fuse :).

There is an electric input, but if you need  revs for it to work, I reckon it's the pump.  ;)

  I may be wrong Andy(usually am :-X)but if it needs revs. to work then i would have thought that that is when the pump is doing its bit but at idle the leccy bit would assist the pump due to low revs :-/.
The pump does all the work. The electric bit reduces how much assistance the steering box provides as speed increases.
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Pete Elite on 28 August 2009, 23:17:57
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I think you'll find these are electrically assisted so check you haven't blown a fuse :).

There is an electric input, but if you need  revs for it to work, I reckon it's the pump.  ;)

  I may be wrong Andy(usually am :-X)but if it needs revs. to work then i would have thought that that is when the pump is doing its bit but at idle the leccy bit would assist the pump due to low revs :-/.
The pump does all the work. The electric bit reduces how much assistance the steering box provides as speed increases.

  Ah right Andy H, but i did say I'm usually wrong :P ;D.
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Pete Elite on 28 August 2009, 23:20:25
I'll full back on the old adage "A little knowledge is a bad thing" :-[. ;D
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Andy B on 28 August 2009, 23:29:45
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I'll full back on the old adage "A little knowledge is a bad thing" :-[. ;D

power steering pump is driven directly from the serpentine 'fan belt'/auxillary belt so ans Andy H says does all the work. You'd be right if it was an Astra G that has an electric power steering pump.  :y
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Andy H on 28 August 2009, 23:31:10
In my job the people who make the most expensive foul ups are the ones who are afraid to ask a question because they think it might make them look foolish.

I've settled for asking silly questions (because I can't afford to make expensive mistakes).
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Pete Elite on 28 August 2009, 23:40:41
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In my job the people who make the most expensive foul ups are the ones who are afraid to ask a question because they think it might make them look foolish.

I've settled for asking silly questions (because I can't afford to make expensive mistakes).

  I'm not worried about looking foolish Andy H as like you say if you don't ask ?s, silly or not then how are you going to learn anything, and to me with what i knew about the P/S setup on a Mig what i said seemed to make sense to me anyway but was only trying to help and not be confusing :).
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: AlexMitton.co.uk on 28 August 2009, 23:44:12
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That sounds a decent price, but the breakers on here will supply a guaranteed pump. just a thought.
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  I'm not worried about looking foolish Andy H as like you say if you don't ask ?s, silly or not then how are you going to learn anything, and to me with what i knew about the P/S setup on a Mig what i said seemed to make sense to me anyway but was only trying to help and not be confusing :).

I'm wondering if a PAS Pump from a 1998 2.5 V6 would work on a 2000 2.5 V6. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanking youuuu  8-)
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Andy B on 28 August 2009, 23:49:27
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That sounds a decent price, but the breakers on here will supply a guaranteed pump. just a thought.
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  I'm not worried about looking foolish Andy H as like you say if you don't ask ?s, silly or not then how are you going to learn anything, and to me with what i knew about the P/S setup on a Mig what i said seemed to make sense to me anyway but was only trying to help and not be confusing :).

I'm wondering if a PAS Pump from a 1998 2.5 V6 would work on a 2000 2.5 V6. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanking youuuu  8-)

As far as I know, it's only the very late cars that have a different pump (different pipework too) but other than that a V6 pump is a V6 pump.
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: AlexMitton.co.uk on 28 August 2009, 23:50:35
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That sounds a decent price, but the breakers on here will supply a guaranteed pump. just a thought.
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  I'm not worried about looking foolish Andy H as like you say if you don't ask ?s, silly or not then how are you going to learn anything, and to me with what i knew about the P/S setup on a Mig what i said seemed to make sense to me anyway but was only trying to help and not be confusing :).

I'm wondering if a PAS Pump from a 1998 2.5 V6 would work on a 2000 2.5 V6. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanking youuuu  8-)

As far as I know, it's only the very late cars that have a different pump (different pipework too) but other than that a V6 pump is a V6 pump.

I see, there is only 2 years between them like. Can anyone else confirm if it would work?

Cheers
Title: Re: Power Steering failing.
Post by: Pete Elite on 29 August 2009, 00:00:32
Try this link Alex :y.

http://www.detali.ru/cat/cats/?cat=vx