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My other half's peugeot 207 (2010) has developed a problem with the power steering, after some research I  have found its a common problem.  Although old, it has less than 30,000 miles on the clock. 

I have read that it's the electric motor, seems strange as they usually last for years.  New ones are very expensive, reconditioned ones are available. 

Does anyone know the exact fault and if I could fix it myself? 

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Without knowing that exact car, I'd check the connectors to the steering unit to ensure they are clean & no corrosion or anything loose.

Also check the fusebox & battery connections etc. - electric power steering takes a lot! of current (it's fused at 120A on my Mondeo). Any corrosion or bad connections / bad grounds could cause faults.

On the mechanical side, check the rack end boots & column seal, any bolt-on part of the steering unit; anywhere water could get in or oil/grease escape. The boots could just be rotting with age.

If the boots have failed it could be full of water from general tyre splash, causing corrosion & wear.

 

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I play with cars more than I play with watches. There is not enough information there to be able to help much. Think of the car like a watch that's having problems, and give us more information. What is it doing that it's not supposed to? What did the internet tell you the problem is? What is your skill level with automotive maintenance? One banana for me might be ten for you.

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Hi Richard.

Should Identify the  Engine type , theres 1400CC TU3 ,  as well as 1600CC TU5P might have other types too.  There must be  virtual peugeot fan clubs you can find on the net.

 Mother gifted me a brand new  SD V8 2020, have only driven it  5000km, don't beleive has power steering, such little car , I see no  need for power steering.

 Risky buying reconditioned ones? 

Might be daig with tester machines. 

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