Power Steering Problems, Heater works fine.

[Guyver99]

Hey Peeps,

How are you all doing, hopefully better than my car. I have MK1 VTS. 3 month ago i had the power steering fail on me. Took it to the local garage and it needed a Pump. They supplied me with a reconditioned one. Got it back and its been fine ever since. Now Today i come to get in it and the Power steering is not working, i have checked the fluid and itsgot plenty, probably more than it needs. My heater works fine too. One thing i have noticed now is that when i power off the car there is a short humming/buzzing noise for 5 sec after the engine has shut off.

Im thinking the pump has failed but its under warranty. Could it be something else. I read about some fuses under the passenger side dash which i have looked at but mean nothing to me.

Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Regards

Lee

[babers]

have you checked the p/s fuse mate. if its fun i think your pump has gone again

[Guyver99]

i would not even know which one that is.

Any help to check that would be great. A Pic or Location.

Ta

Lee

[woodsy]

the relay for the pump is on the pump ... its grey and round

[MaRiO89]

Ignition switch, this went on mine causing the steering and heater not to work..

[woodsy]

his heater does work

[MaRiO89]

i know but the ignition switch may cause just the power steering to fail aswell

[Guyver99]

I have now checked the fuse according to another post shoeing the Fuses in the Dash at the passenger side and they are working.

Where is the Pump Grey round thing as described and how can i check it.


Thx


Lee

[woodsy]

on your pump there is a wiring loom ...

at the end of the loom is a grey round relay ...

this is the realy for the pump ...

where abouts are you as i have a spare ...

[argylefan1985]

Could the relay be facked on mine also then?

My power steering is rarely on when i start the car but after i drive down the road a lil bit it cuts in and then its fine

[woodsy]

stevenet15 put a guide up of how to strip your pump down and clean it up as they get full of shite

[Guyver99]

Im in Denton, Manchester. I have had the RAC out to it since and its defo the Pump on the righthand side if looking at it from the front of the bonnet.

The RAC guy checked all the other common faults, the Heater etc and 2 brown wires under the steering wheel but they checked out.


This pump was replaced only 3 to 4 months ago with a reconditioned one and fitted by a garage in Denton too. As far as i know it is still under warranty.


Regards


Lee

[Guyver99]

Just wondered if you guys can tell me if i should expect to pay anything for my PWS Pump to be replaced as its under warranty. i know its labour etc but just wanted your take on it as its only 3 to 4 month old.

Thx Lee