Power steering - please help

[inbetweener]

Yes def have a look. Let me know how it goes. I'm 80% certain a pump will cure your issue.

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[inbetweener]

Oh and In regards to dash lights dimming. Shorting out a massive 50 amp fuse will draw massive current from your battery and cause this.

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[trent1000]

I recommend take the front bumper off to check. T25 screws in both arches and t30 screws on top. It takes 5 mins to remove. That will give you perfect access to J500 and connectors.

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Didn't want to comment until some time passes to see the results. So I took off the front bumper, was easy indeed, and cleaned up the connectors and around, checked wirings, couldn't find anything significant. Left the pumps connector disconnected for a few days, no issue whatsoever, then i have put it back, no fuse blown since.

 

[dm222]

The pump has two holes inside the connector, probably some humidity that was inside the pump had the chance to evaporate?

 

[FoxFoz]

Update on the issue

I managed to get a code out of it and this is the information I got from the code


01309 - Power Steering Control Module (J500): No Communication
Possible Symptoms
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active
Power Steering not working
Possible Causes
Wiring/Connectors from/to Power Steering Control Module (J500) faulty/loose
Power Steering Control Module (J500) faulty
Possible Solutions
Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Power Steering Control Module (J500)
Replace Power Steering Control Module (J500)
Special Notes
When found in VW Polo (9N), Seat Ibiza (6L), Skoda Fabia (6Y) or similar:
If 01309 is stored in multiple Control Modules and the Steering Aid (#44/J500) does not communicate with the Scan tool, check the Steering Aid Control Module Power Supply. Assuming the Fused Power Supplies (typically 2 fuses are used) are OK, in almost all cases the actual Steering Rack (containing the Control Module) is faulty and needs to be replaced. Be aware that there are different Suppliers for these Parts and make sure to order your Replacement accordingly.
If fuse SB7 is blown check to see if another component on that circuit, such as N79 (Heater element for crankcase breather), is faulty.



So following that does anyone know where the control module is and where I can get a new one? I've tried googling the module but can't find anything online.

Cheers!

Hi,
I know im digging up some dirt here.
But did you manage to fix this.

I'm having the same issue. Intermittent Power steering. I changed the battery and now it seems that I get power steering after 5-10 mins.

I did a scan and got the same error here.

Any help please?