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Heavy Steering
« on: 19 November 2007, 23:19:24 »
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Further to my recent post re dodgy ABS ECU, http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1194380670/10#0      , have noticed that whilst ABS & TC lights on and no speedo, steering appears heavier than normal.  When warning lights go off & speedo working, steering seems to return to normal.
Is this coincidental, or a function of the dodgy ECU?  
Aux belt OK, power steering fluid level ok, power steering pump quiet.
Will be swapping ECU later this week so hopefully will sort out steering - or do u know otherwise????  
« Last Edit: 19 November 2007, 23:21:20 by dbug »
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #1 on: 19 November 2007, 23:26:00 »
Those are EXACTLY the symptoms I had when my ABS ECU failed. BBA Reman repaired it and since refitting in August I've had no problems ... didn't need re-programming either as it was the original part :)
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #2 on: 19 November 2007, 23:31:40 »
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Those are EXACTLY the symptoms I had when my ABS ECU failed. BBA Reman repaired it and since refitting in August I've had no problems ... didn't need re-programming either as it was the original part :)
Including heavy steering?
Have 2nd hand ECU off same model, engine size & year to fit so shouldn't need reprogging.
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #3 on: 20 November 2007, 11:39:32 »
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Those are EXACTLY the symptoms I had when my ABS ECU failed. BBA Reman repaired it and since refitting in August I've had no problems ... didn't need re-programming either as it was the original part :)
Including heavy steering?
Have 2nd hand ECU off same model, engine size & year to fit so shouldn't need reprogging.


Yup .. its my understanding that the speed signal the steering needs to change the "assist" level comes from the ABS sensors, via the ABS ECU .. probably wrong but that was the info I was given when mine failed..  :(
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« Reply #4 on: 20 November 2007, 19:24:18 »
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Those are EXACTLY the symptoms I had when my ABS ECU failed. BBA Reman repaired it and since refitting in August I've had no problems ... didn't need re-programming either as it was the original part :)
Including heavy steering?
Have 2nd hand ECU off same model, engine size & year to fit so shouldn't need reprogging.


Yup .. its my understanding that the speed signal the steering needs to change the "assist" level comes from the ABS sensors, via the ABS ECU .. probably wrong but that was the info I was given when mine failed..  :(

Thanx 4 that.
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #5 on: 20 November 2007, 19:41:19 »
Yes, all 6 cylinder Omegas have speed sensitive steering, that relies on the speed signal from ABS for proper operation.
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #6 on: 20 November 2007, 22:43:15 »
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Those are EXACTLY the symptoms I had when my ABS ECU failed. BBA Reman repaired it and since refitting in August I've had no problems ... didn't need re-programming either as it was the original part :)
Including heavy steering?
Have 2nd hand ECU off same model, engine size & year to fit so shouldn't need reprogging.

i wouldn't take that for granted, you could still find that it will need a session on Tech2
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #7 on: 20 November 2007, 23:18:21 »
As a minimum, it needs to have the same (or superceeded) Ident code (2 letter code)
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #8 on: 21 November 2007, 08:25:52 »
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Yes, all 6 cylinder Omegas have speed sensitive steering, that relies on the speed signal from ABS for proper operation.
Does that include TD's (BMW)??
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« Reply #9 on: 21 November 2007, 13:47:50 »
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Yes, all 6 cylinder Omegas have speed sensitive steering, that relies on the speed signal from ABS for proper operation.
Does that include TD's (BMW)??
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yup. ALL 6 cylinder Omegas ;)
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #10 on: 21 November 2007, 17:34:51 »
So, there is an advantage to owning a Tractor after all!! :P
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« Reply #11 on: 21 November 2007, 18:17:34 »
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So, there is an advantage to owning a Tractor after all!! :P
Why? All 6 cylinder Omegas have it. And 2.0/2.2 aren't proper Omegas so don't count :P
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Re: Heavy Steering
« Reply #12 on: 21 November 2007, 20:08:41 »
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So, there is an advantage to owning a Tractor after all!! :P
Why? All 6 cylinder Omegas have it. And 2.0/2.2 aren't proper Omegas so don't count :P

Watch it sunshine >:(

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« Reply #13 on: 23 November 2007, 02:27:56 »
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So, there is an advantage to owning a Tractor after all!! :P
Why? All 6 cylinder Omegas have it. And 2.0/2.2 aren't proper Omegas so don't count :P
Behave! 4 cyl DTi Elite has it as well.
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« Reply #14 on: 23 November 2007, 09:06:49 »
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So, there is an advantage to owning a Tractor after all!! :P
Why? All 6 cylinder Omegas have it. And 2.0/2.2 aren't proper Omegas so don't count :P
Behave! 4 cyl DTi Elite has it as well.
Really? didn't think the DTis had it?
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