The steering is active, so it’s uses input from the speed sensor. If the speedometer fails to work it will stop the power assist steering. You car being an import will likely have a speed converter behind the dash, loose connection here on this circuit will be the cause. You tapping probably remade the connection. Also the speed sensor on the gearbox can pop out the end, be loose, simply slowly down and speeding back up it can kick back to life.
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Stephen ·
just been messing around under the bonnet and discovered i need a new radiator as the plastic ends are starting to disintegrate .
i might as well get myself a good un now so any advice guys as to what to go for or more importantly what to avoid .
cheers
andy
oh and if anyone has a shroud in top condition i also need one of those