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    EPS Power steering column, what ACTUALLY goes wrong?

    Haven't fixed it yet, so not sure if that is indeed the issue, but a mechanic told me that my problem (similar to yours, PS only sometimes and that click sound) *may* be caused by water damage (I can confirm that water doesn't drain properly for my car so it's a good guess imo). Maybe check for...
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    EPS Power steering column, what ACTUALLY goes wrong?

    Seems likely. The Halfords mechanic mentioned that there was some evidence of somebody messing with it in the past. I'm surprised the steering wheel even works now tbh since the connection to the wheels was somehow interrupted (luckily I was just trying to leave the parking space and wasn't...
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    EPS Power steering column, what ACTUALLY goes wrong?

    sure, though I need to fix something else at it first; maybe you could have a look in a couple weeks? Edit: the steering drive gave in yesterday. As a tried to steer with no PS the steering wheel gave out and just didn't connect with the car wheels anymore. I had to spin it one way for about...
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    EPS Power steering column, what ACTUALLY goes wrong?

    Hi Jason. I have the same problem with the power steering. Sometimes I get the red light, but almost always the steering wheel is stiff at first. Not really sure how or why, but sometimes it works okay after a while, like if I drive for a bit and start it up again. Do you think you could help...
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    EPS Power steering column, what ACTUALLY goes wrong?

    Hey Jason. How much would it cost to have the steering pump replaced. A local mechanic is asking for 150 + 50 for labour so just curious if it's a good price. I'm a couple hours away from Birmingham but wouldn't mind the drive if you can do it cheaper and have the necessary parts (I'm terrible...
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