Loss of steering fluid -for the second time!

birger · Feb 13th, 2011, 17:37

For the second time now, I have lost my steering fluid. The first time this happened was at around 5000 km with a sudden loss of servo power. The problem was quickly solved by replacing an O-ring at the dealer.

When starting up today at – 14 deg C (12.000 km), a warning regarding low cooling fluid was showed in the display. I opened the hood to check the actual level in the cooling tank. It was perfectly OK. However, I noticed that the tank for the power steering was completely empty! Perhaps two wires have been mixed up at factory, I don’t know. Anyway, I will call the dealer tomorrow. Will keep you posted.

Teejay1 · Feb 13th, 2011, 18:02

Wow that's scary.

darbs · Feb 13th, 2011, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Teejay1

Wow that's scary.

agreed. very scary. look what can happen when an o ring fails: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O-ring#Challenger_disaster

philgood · Feb 15th, 2011, 20:01

There is recall in NA that related to insufficient sealing in the steering gear: http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...ing-fluid-loss

Better check with the dealer.

Feb 13th, 2011, 17:37	#1
birger Junior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2013 19:43 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South	Loss of steering fluid -for the second time! For the second time now, I have lost my steering fluid. The first time this happened was at around 5000 km with a sudden loss of servo power. The problem was quickly solved by replacing an O-ring at the dealer. When starting up today at – 14 deg C (12.000 km), a warning regarding low cooling fluid was showed in the display. I opened the hood to check the actual level in the cooling tank. It was perfectly OK. However, I noticed that the tank for the power steering was completely empty! Perhaps two wires have been mixed up at factory, I don’t know. Anyway, I will call the dealer tomorrow. Will keep you posted.

Feb 13th, 2011, 18:02	#2
Teejay1 Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 21:53 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear	Wow that's scary.

Feb 15th, 2011, 20:01	#4
philgood New Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC	There is recall in NA that related to insufficient sealing in the steering gear: http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...ing-fluid-loss Better check with the dealer.

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