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knock of nigel · #1 10-10-09, 19:22

fluid is OK just feels like it ain't got any pas, steering feels tight to move lock to lock any suggestions.

.NEIL. · #2 10-10-09, 19:36

are these belt driven pumps ?

knock of nigel · #3 10-10-09, 19:39

nah the pump is on the passenger side bolted to the block

Space_Cowby · #4 10-10-09, 20:12

moved to more appropiate section.

Tom · #5 10-10-09, 20:19

Might sound a silly question- But is it only like that when stationary?

With no power-steering, my Vec was almost impossible to drive, even a few yards. I found this out after it cut out on me a few months ago whilst half way round a roundabout.

Have you tried bleeding the system?

knock of nigel · #6 11-10-09, 08:48

its only when stationary like when trying to park up

Leeky · #7 11-10-09, 09:58

Does the PAS free up with more revs? e.g. if you fast idle the car when stationary at say 1500rpm, does it free up completely?

I didnt think the 2.2s had electric power steering, I thought they were driven off of the belt just like any other Vec B setup... I'll have a read up, and see if any common faults are associated with it for you. I dont remember my old 2.2 having electic PAS though.

Tom · #8 11-10-09, 13:41

Steering's not meant to be turned when stationary, so it will feel heavy.

With my super grippy 225 Eagle F1's, I feel my muscles get bigger each time I try turning the wheel when stationary