Vauxhall Astra power steering not working
Variant: 1.6 16v
Model Year: 2000
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
power steering not working and alternator light goes on and off very dim . have checked belt which i can see looking into engine its not broken and is turning
Posted: Jun 13, 2010 (14 years ago)
Alternator faulty affecting PAS .Test alternator output , simple job with meter .
Posted Jun 13, 2010 (14 years ago)
does the car have mechanical pas pump or electro hydraulic pump.in either case check the pas fluid level is ok,and for any signs of a leak.if you need to top up the fluid then you will need to bleed the air out.if electro hydraulic pump,then low charge rate could affect its operation,check the fuse and wiring going to the pump motor and the main live and earth wires going to fuse box and battery.if mechanical pump then could be a worn pump.
Posted Jun 13, 2010 (14 years ago)
All Vauxhall Astras from 1998 on have Electric Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Common fault were some suffering power steering failure from electro hydraulic TRW pump failure. Also some units failing for leaking hydraulic fluid. But as suggested in oringinal reply , get alternator output tested first .
Posted Jun 14, 2010 (14 years ago)
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