Recent content by Stevem099

Just an quick update to conclude the fault for if anyone has similar issue. I was quite lazy and just drove the car with no PS for a few months, felt quite retro, until Mot time rolled around. Tried a second hand steering module which didn’t cure the issue, and I can confirm they are coded to...

I’ve done some more research and it appears you can swap the ECU over as long as the battery’s connected and it will work however if you ever disconnect the battery or loose battery power the ECU’s stop communicating and you have to fit your old steering ECU back to be able to start the car…...

Hi everyone, I’m after a bit of advice, sadly sold my 182 some time ago but for some reason I still can’t resist a Clio (I’m a sucker for a blocked scuttle drain) Anyways.. now own a 08 plate DCI which is idle for commuting etc, recently it came up with a “steering fault” and has no power...

Well that was a total ass of a job! Rack now In and (touch wood) working.. Started Saturday finished Sunday! Surely now I must get to join some sort of "elite steering rack club".. The Rack was leaking right on top seal where input shaft from steering wheel goes! Next job, top mount bushes on...

Brilliant thanks for the advice! I'll let you know how I get on, got under this morning and gave everything a good soak in wd40, Thanks again

Hi all, My steering rack is leaking so plan to change (maybe next weekend) Last mot picked up slight play in track rods so will change them, also have power flex steering rack bushes which I'll use, (previous owner supplied) I was just wondering if there's anything else worth changing whilst...