VTR steering pump

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 12 Sep 2006, 09:49

this car is an R reg SAXO VTR
what is the usual faults the hydro electric power steering pumps suffer with,as im checking one out for a customer who said the steering was intermitent then completly packed up,the relay is working ok and there is live and neg to thepump plug,so im asuming its the pump its self
regards malcolm[/img]

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 12 Sep 2006, 13:50

Arent these small pumpmotors rather hefty loaded ?
I'd think its the motor itself packed up (motorwindings burnt etc.).

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 12 Sep 2006, 19:19

yes Anders
i think it the pump or motor past its sell by date,it is a hydro electri pump
regards malcolm

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 18 Sep 2006, 20:11

nudge nudge,someone must have some informative input on what problems these power steering units suffer with,or perhapps they dont
regards malcolm

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 18 Sep 2006, 21:15

the 2 most common things that cause steering failure on saxos is the ignition switch & the pump/motor itself.if the switch fails the HRW & blower motor go out at the same time.