power steering/battery problem after being stood 2 years!!!

1. m8davem8 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Barnsley Posts: 811 52 white vts, e92 bmw 320d msport

   #1 6th September 2013, 19:41

   right so I have a 2002 vts which has been stood for 2 years!!! bad I know!!
   
   fired it up last week and its still sweet as a nut (after charging the battery of course).
   
   but noticed the power steering is running when the ignition is on (engine not running) and the battery, handbrake and oil light are constantly on!
   
   
   after searching through threads I checked the following:
   
   
   tested battery and alternator ( 11.8v battery alone, 13.7 when running) so alternator is good?
   
   checked fuses and relays all ok
   
   all fluid levels ok
   
   
   
   
   what else could it be any suggestions??????
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 7th September 2013, 09:26

   change all fluids. Your brakes are probably rusty, check your tyres for cracks or signs of premature ageing.
3. m8davem8 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Barnsley Posts: 811 52 white vts, e92 bmw 320d msport

   #3 7th September 2013, 19:21

   you clearly haven't understood what ive wrote lol, anyone else?
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 7th September 2013, 22:19

   It wouldn`t hurt to drain then refill the pas fluid,then bleed it.
5. jokerer Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 newcastle Posts: 309 Desire 1.1

   #5 8th September 2013, 00:37

   change the fluids
6. m8davem8 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Barnsley Posts: 811 52 white vts, e92 bmw 320d msport

   #6 8th September 2013, 10:16

   right I have changed the info, seen as all the answers are irrelavant
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 8th September 2013, 10:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by m8davem8 right I have changed the info, seen as all the answers are irrelavant

   Right all the suggestions we`ve given are relevant,maybe a change in your attitude would be more relevant.
8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 9th September 2013, 07:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by m8davem8 you clearly haven't understood what ive wrote lol, anyone else?

   You clearly don't seem to understand my answer. If the car's been sitting there for two years, change all fluids. That includes PAS fluid, duh.
9. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

   #9 9th September 2013, 08:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by m8davem8 you clearly haven't understood what ive wrote lol, anyone else?

   I understand what you are saying and whilst changing fuids etc after standing is not a bad idea ,they will have no bearing on your problem
   you have a wiring problem somewhere ,as the p/s should only run once the engine is fired up .
   check all earthing points --actually undo them and clean = grease and refit
   don,t forget the ones inside the car at lower edges of the dash board at both sides and multiple ones on the gearbox .
   check multiplug connector/connectors at nearside front under bonnet for corrosion - and if still no joy check relay unit under ecu plate.
   its def inately a power suply /earth problem
10. m8davem8 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Barnsley Posts: 811 52 white vts, e92 bmw 320d msport

    #10 12th September 2013, 21:27

    thankyou axsaxoman someone who understands what my actual problem is, il check the earths