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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: dbug on 19 November 2007, 23:19:24

Title: Heavy Steering
Post by: dbug on 19 November 2007, 23:19:24: 1998 Elite 2.5V6 Estate Auto.
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????
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: Entwood 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 :)
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: dbug on 19 November 2007, 23:31:40: Quote
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.
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: Entwood on 20 November 2007, 11:39:32: Quote
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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.. :(
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: dbug on 20 November 2007, 19:24:18: Quote
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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.
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: TheBoy 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.
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: Jay w on 20 November 2007, 22:43:15: Quote
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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
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: TheBoy on 20 November 2007, 23:18:21: As a minimum, it needs to have the same (or superceeded) Ident code (2 letter code)
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: Pitchfork on 21 November 2007, 08:25:52: Quote
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)??
IW
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2007, 13:47:50: Quote
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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)??
IW
yup. ALL 6 cylinder Omegas ;)
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: Pitchfork on 21 November 2007, 17:34:51: So, there is an advantage to owning a Tractor after all!! :P
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2007, 18:17:34: Quote
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
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: Auto Addict on 21 November 2007, 20:08:41: Quote
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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 >:(

;)
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: davlad22 on 23 November 2007, 02:27:56: Quote
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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.
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2007, 09:06:49: Quote
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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?
Title: Re: Heavy Steering
Post by: davlad22 on 23 November 2007, 12:11:25: Our DTi Elite has it, light as a feather for parking. CD does not. I would suspect CDX DTi doesn't have it either?