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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
Thanks
Josh
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
Thanks
Josh
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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.
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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Hi and welcome - got one just the same sat outside
Did you search the forum about the power steering - there are a couple of know problems that are DIY fixes
Did you search the forum about the power steering - there are a couple of know problems that are DIY fixes
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Welcome OP - Montego Blue looks great (but I'm biased).
I hope you get your car back soon, and without a big bill.
I hope you get your car back soon, and without a big bill.
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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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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
..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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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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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.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..