[Rama78]

Hello mate. Thanks for the super fast response. Much appreciated.

I think I was told on here before the system was electric although I did find this under the bonnet before and I think may have posted it on this forum. Can't remember. Anyway whatever this is it has never been filled. Do you know what it's for?

In the 2nd image you can see it just behind the battery.

Thanks for looking

 

[Rama78]

Great stuff. Thanks folks. Weirdly I didn't get an email saying there were any replies.

What should I use to clean the terminals and fuses? Wd40?

Will I need to completely remove the battery to get at the fuse box?

Thanks

 

[Rama78]

Thanks

 

[Rama78]

Folks what fuses should I go buy so I have them ready to replace when I get to the fuse box under the bonnet. Working at the moment but had a quick look earlier.

Picked up a can of electrical cleaner earlier also. Do you know off hand the name of the fuses?

Thanks

 

[Rama78]

Hello Brendan. Thanks for the reply. Someone checked the battery earlier and said it was OK although he did ask if the car was being used much lately

 

[Rama78]

Hello folks. Sorry to be a pain. Is it ok to drive the car in its current state? I took it a short distance earlier for someone to check the battery and it was how I imagine it would feel driving a tank lol! It's difficult to turn properly.

My mechanic is a bit further away but he's asked me to call tomorrow so he can hook the computer up to it.

Can I do it more damage?

 

[Rama78]

I'm not sure I can manage lol but I'll give it a go. Cheers for the quick answer mate. I've said it before, this forum full of great people

 

[Rama78]

Hello folks. My regular mechanic hooked up the computer to the car and got the following message 'Steering column motor internal fault' so basically thinks a new steering column is needed.

He said its best for an auto electrician to do the job. Do you reckon this is what's needed? I havent got checking the fuses yet though. The mechanic checked the battery and said its fine along with the alternator

 

[Rama78]

Why is he getting a sparky to do it?
The steering lock will need to come out of Yours
Remove cowling below steering wheel
Insert Key card, so the ignition is on. Car not running
Now the bolt holding the steering lock will come out
THIS bolt IS A left hand thread, so you are TIGHTENING to get it out
Once it drops out, the steering lock will come out ( Just slides in , but its coded to your car so you need it )
SWITCH ignition off remove card, disconnect the battery
Now bottom of the steering column
13MM pinch bolt, turn the steering so you can get at this bolt, undo, and REMOVE the bolt
dont lift the column up, or try to just yet, as you need to make sure steering is still in the straight ahead position, (Both wheels are straight )

Put steering wheel back in the straight ahead position.( Chances are you had to turn it slightly to get at the bottom bolt )
Remove Airbag Then Steering wheel, ..
You are now faced with THIS

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WITH some tape, hold the outer part of the Squib to the inner part of the squib
MAKE sure both parts cannot turn now You will see what I mean, if you turn the inner part slightly
The inner part contains a ribbon, YOU are trying not to damage this.

The squib is held on by an allen Key type bolt, undo the bolt,
Slide the squib up and off, disconnect any wires holding the squib on
Now you can refit the steering wheel, just drop it on, and replace the bolt finger tight
Check if any plugs are still connected to the column, if yes, disconnect them
4 bolts hold the column up, UNDO the lower 2 , and leave them in but lose
Now take the top 2 out

Get in the drivers seat, With an extension bar and socket
AND you balancing the steering column with one hand, unscrew the two remaining bolts using the extension bar and socket
Now give the steering wheel a slight yank,
It will come off the bottom, , and tilt slightly down, and you can lift it out

Now if that has made sense to you, go and show this to your mechanic, it will take him less than 2 hours .

Amazing stuff. How you guys know this stuff of the top of your heads baffles me.

I am going to ring him in the morning. I'm not finding it easy getting an auto spark. My mechanic is snowed under at the moment and I personally think he just doesn't want to take the job on

 

[Rama78]

Trying to get the fuse box out and can only get one bolt out of the bloody car battery case. There are 3 of them. One of the bolts now seems to be rung. I give up. Cars a nightmare.

Why do they make it so feckin difficult to get to things!

 

[Rama78]

A breakers yard who specialise in Renault have quoted me £180 to supply and fit a second hand steering column. Does that sound like a good price?

 

[Rama78]

What size are the bolts
If 13mm, knock a 12mm on, now slightly tighten,
Then undo them
If 10 mm, 3/8 If you have one, (if not a 9mm 12 sided socket )
But you will still need to slightly tighten,

Just seeing this mate. I'll give that a try. What do you think of that quote?