Important! : Driving without PAS

1. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #1 22nd November 2010, 22:24

   Hi
   
   this is urgent as i need my car for a new job next week.
   
   My PAS has packed in, well on and off.
   
   Just want to know if i was to drain the pump completely, could i drive it as if i haven't got PAS? would it damage anything? is it safe?
   
   I know this can be done with some belt driven pumps, but its an electric pump.
   
   my cars a saxo furio x reg
   
   and before anyone says anything, yes i have hit it with a hammer lol
2. bengtt5 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 bournemouth Posts: 272 ph2 clio 172

   #2 22nd November 2010, 22:41

   better to unplug the wiring to the imo
3. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #3 22nd November 2010, 22:48

   is this safe? and can it damage the car?
4. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

   #4 22nd November 2010, 22:49

   hit the pump with a hammer that should get it going for another little while then try source a replacement mate
5. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #5 22nd November 2010, 22:56

   also thinking about it removing the wiring would stop the pump working but wouldnt the fluid pressure in the system stop me from being able to turn the wheel?
6. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #6 22nd November 2010, 22:59

   you want to unplug it. as its a hydrolic system, it works on the pressure. too much, too little, wrong direction etc, will fuck it up big time.
   then again...damage is already done, it stops working, then you need a new one. simple.
   
   remove it, and get a new unit at some point. not having it wont cause any harm.
7. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #7 22nd November 2010, 23:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tonto_VTR you want to unplug it. as its a hydrolic system, it works on the pressure. too much, too little, wrong direction etc, will fuck it up big time. then again...damage is already done, it stops working, then you need a new one. simple. remove it, and get a new unit at some point. not having it wont cause any harm.

   getting one tomorrow, just not safe to drive as it goes from on to off instantly.
8. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #8 22nd November 2010, 23:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 getting one tomorrow, just not safe to drive as it goes from on to off instantly.

   then id just unplug it, and keep it off till new one is fitted.
9. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #9 22nd November 2010, 23:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tonto_VTR then id just unplug it, and keep it off till new one is fitted.

   ok cheers.