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    Driving home yesterday in the rain & as I turned into a couple of streets, mainly left hand turns the power steering on the cupra loaded up. It wasn't like a total failure, just enough that I had to take my hand of the gear stick & use both hands on the wheel. As I rolled off the steering lock to straighten up I had full assistance again. Checked the car when I got home & all seemed good. Driving to work this morning in the p*****g rain without any problems until I pulled into the car park & drove through water about 3-4 inches deep while turning & lost all power assistance. The car is parked but I haven't had a chance to check it over yet, had to preflight an aircraft in the rain early this morning (never a fun thing) & then the army cancelled the task

    Any ideas?

    Phil
    Red 99 Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport, coilovers, K&N (Gone but not forgotten)
    Blue 05 Golf 2.0 TDI DSG Comfortline, leather, sunroof.
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  • #2
    hey phil

    have you checked the level in the reservior?
    i have some fluid if you want to flush it out and change it
    let me know how you go give us a buzz 0405243154

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    • #3
      Yep all full with no leaks, had a play with the car here at work & have full power steering from startup with the car stationary. About to head home & see what happens
      Red 99 Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport, coilovers, K&N (Gone but not forgotten)
      Blue 05 Golf 2.0 TDI DSG Comfortline, leather, sunroof.
      2012 BMW X3 MSport 2.0D

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      • #4
        just drove it home on dry roads without any problems, all seems normal.
        Red 99 Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport, coilovers, K&N (Gone but not forgotten)
        Blue 05 Golf 2.0 TDI DSG Comfortline, leather, sunroof.
        2012 BMW X3 MSport 2.0D

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        • #5
          Is the lower cover under the belt present and correct?
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Golf Loon View Post
            Is the lower cover under the belt present and correct?
            Good question, well asked!......I'm not sure what cover you are refering to Matt? But I suspected some sort of loss of drive to the pump due to belt slipage but didn't hear anything that sounded like a slipping belt. When you look under the front of the car you can clearly see all the belts, always have been able to from memory. Just had a look & all the belts are exposed, when you look in from the RH wheel you can clearly see the lower pulley through the gap & when turning left the RH wheel is pointing at the lower front pulley ( power steering pump drive). Would this be enough for the belt to slip under pressure from the water spray?

            Phil
            Last edited by Cupra; 01-04-2009, 06:25 PM. Reason: more info
            Red 99 Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport, coilovers, K&N (Gone but not forgotten)
            Blue 05 Golf 2.0 TDI DSG Comfortline, leather, sunroof.
            2012 BMW X3 MSport 2.0D

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            • #7
              Yes there is a plastic cover that stops water getting on the power steering belt.

              I have heaps of em if you want one, it just clips in.
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              • #8
                Thanks Matt, looks like I'll have to bring the car for a run to Camden...
                Red 99 Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport, coilovers, K&N (Gone but not forgotten)
                Blue 05 Golf 2.0 TDI DSG Comfortline, leather, sunroof.
                2012 BMW X3 MSport 2.0D

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                • #9
                  I`ll be at the shop in Campbelltown Saturday am if you feel the need.
                  And in the morning on Good Friday...
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                  All Mechanical Work, Log book Servicing, New and used Parts and Imports
                  19-20/6 Badgally Road, Campbelltown, 2560
                  02 4627 3072 or 0423 051737 www.camdengti.com

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