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Transit connect ltd on 67 plate steering fault

Gary1968
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Hi peeps just bought a 67 plate transit connect and got a steering assistance malfunction service req'd

 

I'm currently charging the battery incase it's dropped too low ..after that I'm stumped ....any pointers welcome 

 

Cheers 

Gary

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    Need to get the dtcs read then that may point to the issue. Is the steering heavy?

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    Got a guy coming to do a diagnostic check this afternoon ...I'll know more then .

    Cheers 

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    17 hours ago, iantt said:

    Need to get the dtcs read then that may point to the issue. Is the steering heavy?

    No power assist at all ...like a tank

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    22 hours ago, iantt said:

    Need to get the dtcs read then that may point to the issue. Is the steering heavy?

    22 hours ago, iantt said:

    Need to get the dtcs read then that may point to the issue. Is the steering heavy?

    No power assist at all ...like a tank

    Managed to get a guy with an extool diagnostic on it. It's thrown a code for faulty steering module (de-energised too early)

    Told me to bring it to his garage tomorrow so he can get it up on a lift and check further

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    Well I got a code ...it's U3000/49

    Screwed steering module that only comes with a rack ...

    Got one ordered ..and hit the seller with the bill fair play he stumped up the cash

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    Balls .another code ...u3000:53-c8

    Alternator putting out too much volts and goosed the module

    So new rack (module not separate item)

    Track rod ends well worn (replaced)

    New Alternator 

    I been sold a lemon by the looks of it ..

    Oh and there's an oil leak from somewhere between the engine and gearbox 

    Faaaaaarrrrkkkk

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