Royboy Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 I have Vw fox 59 plate for last year the steering sometimes goes very hard too turn normally first thing on a morning or you can start the car a few times and it was ok This went on for around year with steering pump having issues with the vw fox steering kept working then failing first thing on a morning I read that a low or bad battery could be at fault bad earth and another part too check is the solid link fuses on battery tray harness they may have a hairline crack on them and many other issues with out getting a true fix so I took a punt on my instincts and bought a second hand steering pump with module included I changed this and the steering worked straight away after fitting so yes was worth getting A used pump off a polo not a fox for £30 and BOOM JOB DONE FIXED so even through my pump worked when it wanted it was faulty so take the punt buy a pump change it yourself it took me and my son only 2 hours too do and all ok now for past 3 weeks good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Aye. Fox is a polo. Racks go too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Those power steering pumps with built in reservoirs are so handy if/when you need remote hydraulic power. Log splitters, mini home made power press, power flushing oil galleries, testing oil powered actuators etc etc. Usually the fuses as mentioned when steering stops. So common in Polos. Oh, and @Rich is right - damned vdub steering racks. Why can't they get their inner ball joints sorted...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Schematics on mini home made press please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 No schematics. Just build it... standard press with lever action to pump up the jam. Pull off pipe to cylinder and replace with pipe from leccy pump. That's it, oh and G O S L O W or you'll probably pop the press 'O' ring seal like I did first time. Surprisingly powerful. Ooh, i just thought, i could use it as an electric hydraulic jack too! Save that right handed pumping action... where's @mscherryviolet when you need some comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 She's miserable and depressed these days which is all her own making. Females.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm miserable and depressed these days and it's not my own making... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Age then....🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Yeah, more than likely. Actually, I had a wedding cancelled, two music festivals cancelled, two holidays cancelled, gym entry suspended, various sports activities all shut down, no vdub meets last year, various different club events cancelled and can't meet up with mates. Seriously thinking of putting on a major rave in a field near us. Oh, and my fav indian restaurant has shut down permanently. Bummer. All I can do work work work. So a bit different to @mscherryviolet who has various commitments she has to deal with on a continuing basis for the next 18 years or so... Respect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscherryviolet Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 @mk2 🤔 18 years? No I only have 13 years left of these commitments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscherryviolet Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:54 AM, Rich said: She's miserable and depressed these days which is all her own making. Females.... I’m definitely not miserable or depressed. I’m actually the happiest I’ve been in a very very long time 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, mscherryviolet said: @mk2 🤔 18 years? No I only have 13 years left of these commitments. Yay! She's back! Yeah, makes sense (13 years...). I forgot that time flies when you're having fun! You need to update your tag to Audi A3, or am I confused (more than likely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscherryviolet Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, mk2 said: Yay! She's back! Yeah, makes sense (13 years...). I forgot that time flies when you're having fun! You need to update your tag to Audi A3, or am I confused (more than likely). Yea I need to update definitely. I’m glad you’re happy to see me. I wouldn’t call being a slave to small little beings fun frank but yeah, time flies when you’re tired and your hair is falling out from stress 😂😂 Picture of the slave driver for attention. it’s a good job she’s beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relt99 Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 @Royboy@mk2 hey guys, I'm just about to replace the pump on my 59 plate Fox 1.2L. I've seen that you may have to change the code on the pump? Did you have to do this @Royboy? Cheers for the info already, and for any info in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Might not be the pump. Not worked on Fox, but it might be similar to Polo. Sometimes the fat power wire to the pump gets loose on the fuse block. (The big battery aluminium fuse block). And sometimes the fuses get a hairline crack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscherryviolet Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 3/12/2021 at 7:54 AM, Rich said: She's miserable and depressed these days which is all her own making. Females.... Still a thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 8 hours ago, mscherryviolet said: Still a thing Rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscherryviolet Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, mk2 said: Rubbish. No it’s very much true. I’m more depressed than ever 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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