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Croma/Vectra power steering issue

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  • 12-08-2014 1:52pm
    #1
    fulcrum99
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    I drive a 2007 Fiat Croma 1.9D, which is largely an Opel Vectra under the skin.

    I have been experiencing intermittent power steering loss, usually in a turn at low speed. Loses power steering assistance for a few seconds, then recovers.

    Hydraulic power steering pump is driven by an electric motor. Cable to the motor from the battery seems OK. Battery is newish and alternator has been reconditioned.

    I have found multiple forum postings regarding this problem on Croma and Vectra, nobody offering a solution. Has anyone come across it, and fixed it?

    Thanks.
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    mphalo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 186 ✭✭mphalo1


    is the power steering pump fluid level OK, or is there any signs of leakage?


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    fulcrum99
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭fulcrum99


    Fluid level OK, no leakage


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    mphalo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 186 ✭✭mphalo1


    no leaks on the steering rack itself or pipes going In to the rack basically check the whole steering system for leaks and if its all dry and perfect the pump is just not doing its job and will need replacing


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    Lardy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 981 ✭✭✭Lardy


    This is a common fault on the Croma... You need to check the electrical connections on the steering rack, clean and reattach them. Had to do the job myself on my Croma before I sold it.


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    fulcrum99
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭fulcrum99


    Connections on the steering rack, or on the power steering pump?


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    Lardy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 981 ✭✭✭Lardy


    Sorry, the power supply cable to the pump.


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    fulcrum99
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭fulcrum99


    I have had that checked - seems OK. Replace the cable?


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    mphalo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 186 ✭✭mphalo1


    did you get it sorted


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    fulcrum99
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭fulcrum99


    No - keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

    Not happened for a while now.


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    mphalo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 186 ✭✭mphalo1


    my cars doing the same sure it gets worse in time ( few months) i may get the new pump its annoying after a while I'm gonna do it next and just be done with it


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    fulcrum99
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭fulcrum99


    There are posts on Croma and Vectra forums from people who changed the power steering pump, and still have the issue. Pump is expensive! Cable, and possibly torque sensor, are the other options.


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