problems

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hello all got a slight problem with my vectra it has a light on the dash in yellow with a stearing wheel and ! in it been told its a problem with the power stearing assist all it does is make the car stearing a little heavey when driveing slow told theres no problem with ti but wont pass a MOT with it on
can anyone tell me were about this bit of kit is on the car and if and were i could get a newish one and does it need to be put on the computer to accept it

if im right about this or wrong can someone tell me plzz as any help would be greatfully recived

[justin32]

Have you checkeds the power steering fluid level?

[Critch]

First check fluid level

[jamesmcuk]

Well you're right it won't pass a "proper" MOT but don't think I have ever see a garage check to deeply:

MOT Test of Steering

Steering: Inside the car MOT checks
Steering wheel and steering column:

• Steering wheel is in acceptable condition
  
  
• Steering wheel is securely attached to the steering shaft
  
  
• A steering lock mechanism must not be missing, inadvertently engaging or inoperative
  
  
• An electronic steering lock malfunction lock warning must not be indicating a malfunction
  
  
• An electronic power steering malfunction indicator lamp must not be indicating a malfunction
  
  
• Upper bearings of the steering column are inspected for wear
  
  
• Steering shaft is checked for excessive end float
  
  
• The clamping bolts are all checked for security
  
  
• Split pins and locking nuts are also checked.
  
  
• 'Free play' in the steering is checked*
  
  
• All flexible couplings and universal joints are checked
  
  
  Pretty sure the new unit would have to be programed

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yes have checked the fluid its fine as i said i was told that it is a server for the power stearing but does anyone have said thing and or tell me were about it is on the car please
thanks for the help upto now