I have the power steering problem. Took it to my garage and they found that the lead was corroded by the socket. They quoted £67 for the lead plus labour and vat. They also wanted to fit a new pump at around £ 500 plus labour and vat. (Fiat pump £ 800+).
I told them to try and repair the lead which they did by soldering however it lasted about 2 weeks and the steering has gone again. So I am going to try to find the lead myself and either attempt a repair or maybe get a Vectra one.
I can see from the thread the socket but where do the other ends of the lead connect to? Also where is the pump located? I read in one thread that it is attached to the bulkhead.
Hope someone can help as the Croma is stranded on my drive.
Hi,
Sorry to hear you are having problems. The pump is mounted low on the bulkhead behind the engine. Quite hard to see. pulling the fuel filter (assuming diesel) out of it's housing will give a better view. Removing the undertray will give access from below. Vectra leads are on ebay. Where hid the garage solder the lead? If they soldered direct to the pump pins a new lead may not fit.
Robert G8RPI.