The system does not lose any fluid at all, not through hose connections, rack seals or the pump. I have tried 3 different pumps and the fluid is circulating in the system. I have replaced the fluid and bled the air several times, but there is no "assistance". I know it must be the rack at fault, but if its not leaking, what else can be wrong ?
2006-12-12 19:06:59 · 5 answers · asked by Clipper 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1, there's no electrics involved
2, the belt is present and tight
2006-12-12 19:38:46 · update #1
If it's not loss of fluid, could it possibly be an electrical/electronic issue?
2006-12-12 19:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your seals are knackered around the actuator. Means it'll pump fluid round all day long but you'll never get any assistance.
Unfortunately it's a new rack and you're looking at £200 ish before fitting, here's the link from eurocarparts, who are cheap (also look at GSF car parts).
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/Search_Results.asp
2006-12-12 21:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by Steven N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the steering rack an internal leak so the power is going round and round without pushing the rams
2006-12-12 19:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be that the valve body on the rack has crapped out. you have got p/s drive belt on?
2006-12-12 19:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by colin b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what model e30/e36 or e46.are the pumps the same bar pressure
2006-12-12 22:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by lee w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋