Another Power Steering Issue 2.2 DTI Sri

[l33byt]

See a thread lower down about loss of PAS and the ICON showing on the dash. I have a very similar problem but mine happens whenever it feels like. Including driving which makes this car dangerous.
I have had power issues since I owned it second hand. With warning systems and car going into limp home mode.

I cant find any reserviour any where and from what I can see is some form of Electro-Hydraulic system which I can find no info on at all.
ANY IDEAS WHICH COULD ASSIST ME?

Every time VX have said its stored a fault on clutch switch but accuse me of riding the pedal which I dont.
Also had low oil light come on which when checked is absolutly fine.

Hope you guys dont mind this being my first post.
Thanks
Lee

[Gsi3.2]

don't mind you making this your first post at all!! :D

power steering...it is a hydraulic/electric system..the reservior is down on the rack..If it keeps cutting out, get it to a dealer as it will store a code relating to the electrical supply failing..they have to reset the system..It isn't unknown thou for these racks to have the pump fail completely..if it's out of warranty then it's about six hundred quid to get another, thou there are service exchange ones avaliable..Take it to VX and complain about the lifespan of the unit and tell them it's dangerous..see if they'll change it FOC..

the clutch switch fault is more than likely down to the pedal return spring which has been subject to an unofficial recall with the dealers quietly replacing them while the car is in for service..sounds like yours hasn't been changed..it lets the pedal not fully contact the switch, so giving that fault..you're being fobbed off.

low oil light.. sender's failing..not a big job to change and yet again, not the first time it's come up on here..

[Green Growler]

I have had power issues since I owned it second hand. With warning systems and car going into limp home mode.
This sounds like the dodgy ABS connector syndrome, where the dash dies on you, but will come back up or at least can be re-booted, it does cause fault codes, and can (my old C did) have the power steering drop out as well.

[l33byt]

it's about six hundred quid to get another

Ouch. knew it was going to hurt the wallet.
Does any one have a part code for one to see if I could get an exchange.

Thanks for the help so far, was a warm welcome :D

[GARY3306]

Part numbers for racks as follows:

With ESP- 93172333 £608 + VAT
W/out ESP- 93172332 £608 + VAT

Trade club price for both the above is £530.10 + VAT

Welcome to the site BTW :)

[l33byt]

Thanks for the welcomes. I had trained as a rover mechanic when I left school and still enjoy diy mechanics.
However as I am looking to sell I guess its better if VX fit as well. I did look earlier after I found a PDF file on here. Fluid levels all ok.
How long would they get or should I say how many hours labour would be on top of the parts as a guess-ta-mate

[GARY3306]

Thanks for the welcomes. I had trained as a rover mechanic when I left school and still enjoy diy mechanics.
However as I am looking to sell I guess its better if VX fit as well. I did look earlier after I found a PDF file on here. Fluid levels all ok.
How long would they get or should I say how many hours labour would be on top of the parts as a guess-ta-mate

I have no idea mate, but I would think probably round about 2 to 3 hours

[GARY3306]

Asked the question today and I was well out. You're looking at 4.5 to 5 hours as the subframe has to be dropped. New bolts have to be fitted to the subframe as well as they are the stretchy type like most cylinder head bolts now. HTH

[Gsi3.2]

stretch bolts on the rack now?? :eek:

another 'easy' job to do then..just like the B's.. :rolleyes:

[GARY3306]

stretch bolts on the rack now?? :eek:

another 'easy' job to do then..just like the B's.. :rolleyes:

Not on the rack Mark, on the subframe, but you probably meant to type 'subframe' so I'll let you off :D ;)

Yes, stretchy bolts indeed. When will it end? :) apparently, if you use the old bolts again it causes horrendous knocking. (Depends how tight you put 'em ;) )

[Gsi3.2]

Not on the rack Mark, on the subframe, but you probably meant to type 'subframe' so I'll let you off :D ;)

Yes, stretchy bolts indeed. When will it end? :) apparently, if you use the old bolts again it causes horrendous knocking. (Depends how tight you put 'em ;) )


ya got me!!!! :flail: :flail: :flail:

mind on one thing, fingers typing for themselves.. :flail: :flail:


tight?? isn't that what the scaffold bar is for??? :rockon: :rockon: :flail:

[GARY3306]

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tight?? isn't that what the scaffold bar is for??? :rockon: :rockon: :flail:

Ah, you've got one as well :D

[WIDDLE06]

Thanks for the welcomes. I had trained as a rover mechanic when I left school and still enjoy diy mechanics.
However as I am looking to sell I guess its better if VX fit as well. I did look earlier after I found a PDF file on here. Fluid levels all ok.
How long would they get or should I say how many hours labour would be on top of the parts as a guess-ta-mate
hi i may be being a bit thick here but could you tell me where to find the pdf file for the Streering Rack Fluid level because i can't find anything on it Cheers Gary

[l33byt]

Well to be honest I think I have an electrical issue with my car.
Im not going to send to a garage as they will hurt my wallet.

But I think these electrical issues were the cause of my temporary loss of power steering.
Its now moved to turning on my engine management light when it feels like it. Vauxhall said it was due to me riding the clutch which i dont as I use cruise control so much.

And the lights DIM loads and stereo switchs off when I turn my steering at low speeds :mad:

Still a great car though

[Gsi3.2]

And the lights DIM loads and stereo switchs off when I turn my steering at low speeds :mad:




Get the alternator output checked..sounds like it's failing to supply enough power to run all the electrical systems..My lights dim on tickover when i move the steering, but it doesn't shut down any of the other systems..

[apple01]

i have got a problem with mine 2.2 sri dti and mine his in limp mode , but i hit a post on driver side .my power steering is not working at all, does any one know if these cars go in to a safe mode when you hit some thing ,and stop the power steerring working untill you have it reset,

[Gsi3.2]

they don't go into a safe mode, but have you got a warning symbol on the dash shaped like a steering wheel??.

The pump motor for the steering is on the drivers side, in front of the wheels.. is there any chance you could have hit that?..

[apple01]

hi mate it has hit the pump at the bottom ,but only done a little dent ,this could be the reason, i have checked the power to the pump with a tester and that his ok ,the light his on for the power sterring on the clocks,i price a pump up from vaux 580 plus vat,not paying that , going to find a second hand one from car breaker ,hope this his the problem.

[Gsi3.2]

it may be worth geting the car into VX to see if the pump is salvageable, but i do think that the motor is US if the pumpcase is damaged..

try vauxbits.com i've used these guys and they have been okay with me..they do mail order.

[soulman]

ok can someone tell me if you get a warning light if the power steering fluid is low?,ive noticed the last few days my steering is very very stiff at low speed,havent had time to ck fluid levels yet

[Gsi3.2]

yep, you do get a warning light.. but have a look at it anyway Ian..better safe than sorry mate..;)..

[soulman]

ok thanks for that Mark,just alittle odd that i havent got a warning light,cked my tyre pressures incase it was them,but will ck fluid tomorrow

[apple01]

try vax bit ,i bought one for my 22 sri ,150

[apple01]

hi .can any one help .my power sterring is not working at all on my vectra c 22 sri .i put a second hand one on about 12 month ago ,and all was fine untill the other day.turned the car off went in the house came back out no power sterring .power sterring warning light came on .now there is no warning lights on . but the power sterring is not working ,check the fluid thats fine ,a live is getting to the pump ,dont know what else to check ,his there any fuses link up to the pump ,its abit funny that the warning light is not on now ,anyway any help would be great ,i am thinking of just trying to get another pump ,its just getting one ,tryed vaux bits where i got my last one from for 150 pound ,but he has not got any in stock ,am not paying stealers price .is there any where what recons these pumps .