Is there a problem with the A140 power steering?
Bought a 1999 A140/W168 with 87k miles and a pretty complete SH yesterday and drove it home no problems. This morning my wife drove it to a site visit. Within a couple of miles the SRS light had come on and the power steering had failed.
What kind of power steering does Mercedes a class have?
A similar common fault to that of the BMW Mini with the electric Power Steering Pumps, the unit in this Mercedes A-Class is also an electric (Electro-Hydraulic) power steering pump and it is known to continuously run until it eventually burns out. The continuous running of these pumps is not what they were designed to do.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes A140?
Mine was an A140 Classic with Manual box and it went at ~40K, along with steering rack and numerous other components. That’s TERRIBLE! Mine is automatic but is there really NOTHING I can do? I can’t believe any car, let alone a Mercedes can develop such a major problem in such a short space of time. It’s shameful on Mercedes.
Why is my power steering not working on my 1999 Mercedes?
Just a quick on I had a problem with my power steering on a 1999 A170 Benz, as describe in you problems and defect I found that the electronic of the pump got wet and ending in short circuiting the it, resulting in the power steering staying on all the time.
Bought a 1999 A140/W168 with 87k miles and a pretty complete SH yesterday and drove it home no problems. This morning my wife drove it to a site visit. Within a couple of miles the SRS light had come on and the power steering had failed.
A similar common fault to that of the BMW Mini with the electric Power Steering Pumps, the unit in this Mercedes A-Class is also an electric (Electro-Hydraulic) power steering pump and it is known to continuously run until it eventually burns out. The continuous running of these pumps is not what they were designed to do.
Just a quick on I had a problem with my power steering on a 1999 A170 Benz, as describe in you problems and defect I found that the electronic of the pump got wet and ending in short circuiting the it, resulting in the power steering staying on all the time.
What causes low power steering in a car?
Causes 1 Low Power Steering Fluid – Most common problem 2 Power Steering Pump Defective 3 Power Steering Fluid Leak 4 Design of the pump 5 Air trapped in the power steering system 6 PS Bearings
Are there any problems with the a class steering?
The 168 model A class uses an electric type pas pump & unfortunately they are prone for failing. The steering column also suffers from problems, usually the 1st indication is a knocking/clonking noise when you shake the steering with the vehicle at standstill.
What kind of steering does a Mercedes Benz W204 have?
ALL W204s, without exception, have speed-variable steering. It is an important part of the integral design of the vehicle. MB calls it Agility Control Steering, and includes both variable effort steering and variable rate damping, both depend on a speed sensor to adjust.
What to do if your steering arm does not move?
Start by disconnecting the steering arm from the cable’s motor/rudder end and turn the steering wheel. If the cable now moves freely, you have an issue with the motor, stern drive unit, or rudder. If the cable does not move at all, but the steering wheel freely moves, then the problem is most likely at the helm. 2.
Why does my steering feel stiff in my Mercedes?
Steering feeling getting stiff. I have a 2007 C280 Euro version and I noticed just recently (over the last two days) that my steering feeling has started to feel stiff and takes more effort to steer the car.
When did I buy my first Mercedes A140?
This Mercedes A140 review was originally written for another site when I bought the car in 2001.
What kind of steering does a Mercedes Class 170 have?
HI guys, I just bought a A Class 170 CDI W reg semi auto, and while I am at low speed and I turn the steering more then 135 degrees it makes strange noise like it is stucking.
Is the Mercedes A140 W168 A good car?
All the seats come out, including the drivers seat, which makes for excellent cleaning but poor driving position. The brakes on the car are also excellent and coupled with the automatic skid reduction makes things even better, although turning it off does make acceleration faster as the engine is free to rev and not limited by the Traction Control.
Why is my Mercedes E class steering lock not working?
For owners of Mercedes C-class and E-class vehicles, this is all too common of an occurrence and is frequently a result of a faulty electronic steering lock. The electronic steering lock or ESL prevents the vehicle from being steered unless the correct key is present in the car or the ignition switch.
How to replace steering lock on Mercedes W204?
Working below the dash first remove the two bolts by the steering knuckle (red arrows) and then the bolts closer to the dash (yellow arrow) The steering shaft will be free once the bolts are removed so gently lower it while removing the last two bolts. Disconnect the wiring connection for the lock along the left side of the shaft (red arrow).
This Mercedes A140 review was originally written for another site when I bought the car in 2001.
Can you use low power steering fluid on a Mercedes?
Avoid driving your Mercedes-Benz (C, S, SLK, CLK, M, E-Class) with low power steering fluid. It is better to use a generic Power Steering Fluid, than drive with very little power steering fluid in your power steering pump. You can also perform a power steering flush to replace all of the old fluid from the system.
Can a Mercedes Benz have a power steering problem?
This can happen on any Mercedes-Benz model including E, C, S, CL, SLK, ML, SLK and CLK Class. Watch the video or follow step-by-step directions to learn how to check the power steering level on your Mercedes-Benz or add new fluid. Park you Mercedes Benz on a level surface. Set the emergency brakes.
This can happen on any Mercedes-Benz model including E, C, S, CL, SLK, ML, SLK and CLK Class. Watch the video or follow step-by-step directions to learn how to check the power steering level on your Mercedes-Benz or add new fluid. Park you Mercedes Benz on a level surface. Set the emergency brakes.
Avoid driving your Mercedes-Benz (C, S, SLK, CLK, M, E-Class) with low power steering fluid. It is better to use a generic Power Steering Fluid, than drive with very little power steering fluid in your power steering pump. You can also perform a power steering flush to replace all of the old fluid from the system.
HI guys, I just bought a A Class 170 CDI W reg semi auto, and while I am at low speed and I turn the steering more then 135 degrees it makes strange noise like it is stucking.