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loon[mv6]

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power steering heavy
« on: 02 August 2008, 12:56:42 »
hello everyone an di hope someone can help me.
i done a search and couldn't find anything so i thought id make a post.

The problem is the power steering has got heavy on my mv6,i have checked the fluid level and it is fine,so i presume there is no leaks,tyres and pressure's are ok and the pump seems to be working ok,well i can hear the pump on full lock.
so has anyone any ideas on this,before i chuck it into the garage and bankrupt myself  ;D
i had decided to blame the wife for keep adjusting the steering,but i couldnt see anything that would make the steering so heavy  :o
cheers in advance
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #1 on: 02 August 2008, 12:59:14 »
check the fuse first.number 14 usually. :y
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #2 on: 02 August 2008, 13:51:27 »
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check the fuse first.number 14 usually. :y

yep your right,ive just checked fuse 14 and its blown,so i have changed it and tried it and it all works now  ;D
have you any ideas on why it popped  :question
cheers anyways
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #3 on: 02 August 2008, 14:24:17 »
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check the fuse first.number 14 usually. :y

yep your right,ive just checked fuse 14 and its blown,so i have changed it and tried it and it all works now  ;D
have you any ideas on why it popped  :question
cheers anyways

Just keep an eye on it -- if it doesn't pop again soon, probably "one of those things" --- fuses age too  ;)
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #4 on: 02 August 2008, 14:26:52 »
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check the fuse first.number 14 usually. :y

yep your right,ive just checked fuse 14 and its blown,so i have changed it and tried it and it all works now  ;D
have you any ideas on why it popped  :question
cheers anyways

Just keep an eye on it -- if it doesn't pop again soon, probably "one of those things" --- fuses age too  ;)

ok,cheers anyways all of you who have replied  :y
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #5 on: 02 August 2008, 15:12:34 »
has the omega got a steering box system and not a rack?

just noticed my mv6's steering feels similar to a friends 124 mercedes which does have a box system?
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #6 on: 02 August 2008, 19:18:29 »
yes mate, its a box!
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Re: power steering heavy
« Reply #7 on: 03 August 2008, 20:49:03 »
Rather than start another topic I thought I'd hi-jack this one!  ;D
Has anyone ever fitted a refurb'd power steering pump? I think mines getting a bit tired now. Often when I'm trying to manoeuvre my caravan I also end up fighting with the steering wheel. Compared with its better predecessor  ::) the steering has always been a bit heavier, I assume that they were both a very similar sevotronic set up.
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