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17 Mar, 09

Volvo Power Steering Racks Exchanged

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There are many common faults which arise in all the power steering rack & pinions across the Volvo range, including the 740, V70, S70, C70 and so on.. The most common of problems include: Leaking From Top Pinion Seal Leaking Out The Gaitors (Rubber Boots) Play Internally Within The Rack Play In The Ball Joints Broken / Snapped Mounting Brackets Of course we can remanufacture all Volvo steering racks and above are just some of the common faults our customers…

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13 Mar, 09

Mercedes A-Class Loss Of Power Steering

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A similar common fault to that of the BMW Mini with the electric Power Steering Pumps, the unit in this Mercedes A-Class is also an electric (Electro-Hydraulic) power steering pump and it is known to continuously run until it eventually burns out. Mercedes Part Number: A168 466 0601 The continuous running of these pumps is not what they were designed to do. You turn the engine off and walk away from the car, you can still hear the pump running.…

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11 Mar, 09

Vauxhall Corsa – Biased Steering, Gone Heavy?

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Vauxhall Corsa's have a very common problem with their electric power steering columns to become biased one-way. This means that rather than having an evenly light power steering wheel.. it becomes quite hard to steer one way and easier to steer in the opposite direction. Many garages, companies and even main dealers will tell you that you require a new unit (Electric Steering Column) complete with motor and ecu.. the costs even for the part alone would be enough to…

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10 Mar, 09

Renault Megane / Scenic Power Steering Pump Leak

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There are commonly two types of power steering pumps on the Renault Megane's, Scenic's and Laguna's: Aluminum Pump Cast Iron Pump It is a common problem for them to leak but more common on the aluminium types because the back plates fail under pressure which causes complete loss of power steering making it go heavy and loss of power steering hydraulic oil. A simple rebuild is not adequate to repair these units successfully. If the pump is not correctly machined…

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09 Mar, 09

Skoda Fabia Electric Power Steering Problems – EPSP Electric Power Steering Pump

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The Skoda Fabia uses a modern electronic power steering system which consists of an Electronic Power Steering Pump, a hydraulic Power Steering Rack and high pressure & low pressure hydraulic pipes which connect them together. The system is linked with a Steering column (shaft) which is what the steering wheel is fixed to at the user-end. We are taking enquiries daily for our rebuild and exchange services on the Skoda Fabia Electric Power Steering Pumps as this is the most…

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08 Mar, 09

Fiat Punto Power Steering Problems – EPS Light On & Gone Heavy?

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The Fiat Punto's power steering system is not conventionally hydraulic, it utilises an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system which includes an Electric Steering Column. The column comes complete with an ECU coded to the vehicle and a steering motor. Fiat Punto Steering problems are very common, however, as the ECU's are coded to the vehicle, it makes it a lot harder for people to just swap and change them for a second hand unit which in most cases, is what…

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