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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: largespeakers on 29 November 2009, 14:34:31

Title: sudden heavy steering
Post by: largespeakers on 29 November 2009, 14:34:31

Hi, my 2.5 v6 cd 1999 manual estate has suddenly developed heavy steering. Fluid level is fine. Help please.

Title: Re: sudden heavy steering
Post by: Andy H on 29 November 2009, 14:36:16

Is your ABS light on?

(ABS ecu also controls traction control, speedometer and speed sensitive steering)

Title: Re: sudden heavy steering
Post by: hotel21 on 29 November 2009, 14:50:07

Check the cigarette lighter.  If its not working then check fuse 14 in the cabin fusebox.  This also covers the electrical assist on the power steering.

see:- http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1161602010

Normal cause is a small coin - penny or 5 p piece - falling in and shorting it out.....

 :y

Title: Re: sudden heavy steering
Post by: tunnie on 29 November 2009, 14:57:02

could be a tired pump, does it happen mostly at low revs? What happens if you rev high, does the steering become light again?

Title: Re: sudden heavy steering
Post by: largespeakers on 29 November 2009, 16:08:27

thanks for all your quick answers. There is no light on, it happens at all revs and I will check the lighter.

Title: Re: sudden heavy steering
Post by: largespeakers on 30 November 2009, 14:08:08

It was the fuse, childs foot had jammed rear lighter in, many thanks to forum members who helped me

Title: Re: sudden heavy steering
Post by: hotel21 on 30 November 2009, 19:45:36

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It was the fuse, childs foot had jammed rear lighter in, many thanks to forum members who helped me

splendid.....   :y