MrSmyth
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- Joined
- Nov 20, 2013
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- Current: C63 AMG Estate, Past: Mercedes C350 CDI Sport
Hi All,
My C63 started making really loud, whiny, grinding noises when turning the steering wheel the other day. Faint-ish smell of burning. The steering got heavier and heavier and by the time Mercedes technicians came out it was immovable.
He quickly identified a power steering failure and you could see some kind of fluid had leaked out. It's now in the shop while they do a full assessment.
Assuming it was just a fluid leak I'm guessing they'll replace valves / seals / pipes etc. But can anyone tell me how I know if any damage has been done to the actual power steering pump / motor? Would they need to replace the whole unit? I drove it about 2 or 3 miles after it first went.
Any thoughts appreciated.
My C63 started making really loud, whiny, grinding noises when turning the steering wheel the other day. Faint-ish smell of burning. The steering got heavier and heavier and by the time Mercedes technicians came out it was immovable.
He quickly identified a power steering failure and you could see some kind of fluid had leaked out. It's now in the shop while they do a full assessment.
Assuming it was just a fluid leak I'm guessing they'll replace valves / seals / pipes etc. But can anyone tell me how I know if any damage has been done to the actual power steering pump / motor? Would they need to replace the whole unit? I drove it about 2 or 3 miles after it first went.
Any thoughts appreciated.