Power Steering

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Malcbox
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Power Steering

Post by Malcbox » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:24 pm

Went to start the "F" for the first time since Xmas Eve and despite frost, snow, rain and gales, she fired up first time, but a bit "missy". No problemo thinks I, I'll just let her warm through. Anyhoo, after a few minutes, boredom sets in and I think about speeding up the process, so I rev the car to 2500RPM and hold it there. And then the power steering light came on.

A search through the older posts reveals that this could be a design feature vis-a-vis high revs and no speed, but if this is the case how do I reset the it, cos I would really like the poser steering back before work on Monday. I've checked the obvious fuses, but can see nothing amiss.

Any pointers? Or is it the garage?

EDIT - "Poser steering" :lol: - actually I quite like that description
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Canalsman
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Re: Power Steering

Post by Canalsman » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:29 pm

I think it will reset itself, either next time you start the car, or when you actually get under way and the ECU recognises the fact ...
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Re: Power Steering

Post by Malcbox » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:53 pm

Canalsman = genius. Lights out and power steering restored once I got underway.

Let's hope all my garage bills are as cheap as this one!
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Re: Power Steering

Post by Canalsman » Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:07 pm

Pleasure ... happy to advise.
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