Vauxhall Zafira - 56 Zafira B 1.6 Petrol power steering issue

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Tue 12 May 2015 03:44
Vauxhall Zafira - 56 Zafira B 1.6 Petrol power steering issue - twillsinc

Hi All,

I really hope someone can help as I am struggling. Looked through multiple forums but I just cannot find the exact answer for my issue. Heres hoping...

my power steering went hard winter 2014, my ex-mechanic blamed the fluid in cold temperatures so I put up with it, warmed up, still same issue found out its electronic power steering on this one... (hence ex!!)

Took it to a recommended garage who said the key wasnt communicating with the ECU, he reprogrammed the key and it came steering instantly came back, 3 weeks later same issue. 3rd party key that came with the car was blamed (transponder?? had failed in it i believe he said dont quote on the word.. the chip inside the key) went to dealer new key, reprogrammed steering came back. 3 weeks later issue is returning.... :'(

I get small bursts of no power steering then the periods become longer until its constant and it started that process again yesterday.

Can anyone send me in the right direction? I dont have money to throw at every possible answer so any direct approach is appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Tom.

Edited by twillsinc on 12/05/2015 at 03:45

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Tue 12 May 2015 09:29
Vauxhall Zafira - 56 Zafira B 1.6 Petrol power steering issue - elekie&a/c doctor

The pas on these is electric/hydraulic,so there is fluid in the system.Really can't see how the chip in the key affects the steering.If there was a problem here,the car would not start.The pas on these is voltage sensitive,so I would suggest that you get the charging,alternator and battery systems checked.

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