[V8] Loss of power steering assist and brake light coming on

[Greg Furstenwerth]

Mine did not go that far but it was near a liter low and the brake light 
would randomly come on its a slow leak. I filled it and the problems 
went away the steering felt better too :)

Ingo Rautenberg wrote:

>Be,
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>Did you check the fluid level in your hydraulic fluid reservoir (big square
>one behind left headlight).  I'll bet it's low or empty.  If you're lucky
>it's just a slow leak.  Otherwise, my first bet would be the high pressure
>hose along the firewall. Remember to only use the audi-specific fuid.
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>Ingo
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>Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 12:39 PM
>Subject: [V8] Loss of power steering assist and brake light coming on
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>>Hi guys
>>  A happy new year to all. Mine started with a problem with the V8Q. When
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>I turn the steering wheel left or right, especially at lower speeds or when
>applying the brake it seems to lose power assist and I have to muscle it
>through the turn. At the same time the parking brake light comes on or
>flickers. Any ideas as to what the problem may be? Steering rack? Change the
>front brakes? Power steering fluid? Has anyone had the same problem before?
>BTDT? Any comments, ideas, solutions are welcome. TIA.
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>>  Ben
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