Power Steering DEAD!
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2010 C63 AMG
Power Steering DEAD!
Hey Guys,
Pick up a 2010 C63 last week, and so far loving it! Today, after making a tight turn in a parking lot, the power steering suddenly died. Fluid level is fine, and there is NO NOISE whatsoever. No whine, no fault codes, no nothing - just no power steering. Drove home about 15 miles on the highway (at speed it is fine) and checked the belt - it is OK so the pump isn't seized.
Anyone have any idea if the pump can go bad without seizing? Or is this a common/known issue? Did a search but found nothing other than threads referencing noisy pumps. Thanks!
Pick up a 2010 C63 last week, and so far loving it! Today, after making a tight turn in a parking lot, the power steering suddenly died. Fluid level is fine, and there is NO NOISE whatsoever. No whine, no fault codes, no nothing - just no power steering. Drove home about 15 miles on the highway (at speed it is fine) and checked the belt - it is OK so the pump isn't seized.
Anyone have any idea if the pump can go bad without seizing? Or is this a common/known issue? Did a search but found nothing other than threads referencing noisy pumps. Thanks!
Last edited by MrLiou168; Oct 20, 2020 at 07:04 PM.
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and if you restart your engine it still does not work?
at times the computer will disable the power steering pump. for example, if i have trouble starting my car at times, the power steering will disable itself if the rpm's dropped too low. probably to save the engine from dying. after a fresh restart power steering returns. i do have a battery that is going out though so that could aid to it as well.
at times the computer will disable the power steering pump. for example, if i have trouble starting my car at times, the power steering will disable itself if the rpm's dropped too low. probably to save the engine from dying. after a fresh restart power steering returns. i do have a battery that is going out though so that could aid to it as well.
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@ Plutoe - private party so SOL. I don't mind paying to play, but don't want to start throwing parts at the car if unsure.
@ hachiroku (nice handle!) Yes I restarted several times, scanned for codes, etc. Also has a new battery that I verified is healthy. As mentioned, ZERO symptoms other than a heavy arm and shoulder workout at low speeds!
@ hachiroku (nice handle!) Yes I restarted several times, scanned for codes, etc. Also has a new battery that I verified is healthy. As mentioned, ZERO symptoms other than a heavy arm and shoulder workout at low speeds!
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