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Post by JB1991 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:36 pm

Hi all,

Just saying ‘ello before I start delving through all of the info on the forum!

2007 3.0si Zed in Montego Blue, which I have been enjoying hugely until my power steering failed a few days ago :(

Looking forward to getting it back on the road, just need to swallow the impending garage bill :cry:

Thanks

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Post by JB1991 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:37 pm

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Post by Roundozo » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:41 pm

Welcome to the forum and well done for posting a picture. That is a must.

When you say power steering, what exactly was the issue? People on here might be able to help out and also advise if the garage is trying to pull the wool over your eyes.
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Post by Crazy Harry » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:44 pm

Hi and welcome - got one just the same sat outside :thumbsup:

Did you search the forum about the power steering - there are a couple of know problems that are DIY fixes

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Post by metal licker » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:59 pm

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Post by ph001 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:03 pm

Welcome. Power steering issues on the Si are quite rare... be interested to know what your garage diagnose. What were the symptoms?
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Post by jabber » Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:08 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum hope it gets fixed soon :thumbsup:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:30 pm

Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by gerryp » Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:11 pm

Hi and welcome.
Hope you get the steering sorted.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:22 pm

Welcome OP - Montego Blue looks great (but I'm biased). :lol:

I hope you get your car back soon, and without a big bill. :thumbsup:
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Post by JB1991 » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:42 am

ph001 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:03 pmWelcome. Power steering issues on the Si are quite rare... be interested to know what your garage diagnose. What were the symptoms?
The garage (Forza) have diagnosed the problem as fault code 611C - Steering torque angle. So far i've had a quote of £895+VAT/ fitting/delivery for a reconditioned unit from Power-steering Services. I'm currently shopping around to try and find any cheaper alternatives.

Other than buying a recon unit or refurbishing mine at a similar cost, I haven't seen any other options for a fix, but would be really grateful of any ideas!

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Post by ph001 » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:48 am

There is a fix for the torque sensor (possible that the wires break off) which is all detailed here... https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... que+sensor

..it is a full strip down however so fairly involved.

Here is another post with good pics on removing the column https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ues+solved
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Post by Ducklakeview » Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:55 pm

So are they saying it is the torque sensor, or the angle sensor? They are different things, the latter being a lot cheaper, and easier to fix/replace..

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Post by ph001 » Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:39 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:55 pmSo are they saying it is the torque sensor, or the angle sensor? They are different things, the latter being a lot cheaper, and easier to fix/replace..
611C is the torque sensor unfortunately. I would have tried a quick calibration of the steering angle sensor in INPA first but unlikely to fix a 611C problem I suspect.
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