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largespeakers

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sudden heavy steering
« 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.
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Re: sudden heavy steering
« Reply #1 on: 29 November 2009, 14:36:16 »
Is your ABS light on?

(ABS ecu also controls traction control, speedometer and speed sensitive steering)
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Re: sudden heavy steering
« Reply #2 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.....

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Re: sudden heavy steering
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: sudden heavy steering
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: sudden heavy steering
« Reply #5 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
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Re: sudden heavy steering
« Reply #6 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
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