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BillieTheBotBillieTheBot Posts: 8,721 Bot
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My cars power steering cut out today when i was going round a corner (yay!). Actually it was like the whole steering cut out because i could only move slightly each way. I pulled over, turned off the ignition then started it up again and it worked fine.

Does anyone know why this could have happened? I thought i needed some fluidy stuff before i realised i have electric power steering. This was at lunchtime and it's worked ok since but i'm worried that it'll just stop tomorrow or something and i'll be stuck somewhere in the freezing cold to die.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    it'll be a loose connection, needs checking out (duh)
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    Teh_GerbilTeh_Gerbil Posts: 13,332 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    Fiend_85 wrote: »
    it'll be a loose connection, needs checking out (duh)

    I was going to say that.

    How rather scary for you! :eek:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    My mum's used to do that. Can't remember what the issue was, but I know her engine was cutting out very slightly at the same time which caused the steering to go. Take it to the garage they'll get it sorted.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Go to a garage. Power assistance shouldn't make any real difference at speed(30mph+). You may well have a different problem, the last thing you want is for the steering to lock altogether.
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