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capoMV6
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Steering issues
31. Aug 2011 at 00:38  
Hello. I am experiencing that it is sometimes hard to steer my Omega (X30XE) specially when not in motion or when I am just about to turn from a astand still position. But while driving it becomes soft but so much. Is my steering pump the culprit or are there other factors which might cause this. Please help. Thanks.
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Reply #1 - 31. Aug 2011 at 00:43  
Double check the tyre pressures and also the power steering fluid level. Pump might also be getting tired. Undecided

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Reply #2 - 31. Aug 2011 at 00:45  
Fuse is the first thing to check.Cant remember which one it is off the top of my head - possibly 14 ?  Wink
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Reply #3 - 31. Aug 2011 at 00:51  
Is the pump not driven by belt then Huh
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Reply #4 - 31. Aug 2011 at 00:57  
joff wrote on 31. Aug 2011 at 00:51:
Is the pump not driven by belt then Huh

when was the fluid last changed, and what is the engine idle speed...
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Reply #5 - 31. Aug 2011 at 07:20  
Yes, pump is driven by belt, but level of assistance is controlled electronically via a fuse.
Alan

joff wrote on 31. Aug 2011 at 00:51:
Is the pump not driven by belt then Huh

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