2011 Vauxhall / Opel Corsa D Steering Wheel, Airbag and Column Replacement - Electric Power Steering

This is how I changed the electric power steering motor unit on a UK spec 2011 Vauxhall Corsa. Use this video as a guide line only, not to be taken too seriously.
Don't forget to disconnect the battery before messing around with airbags.
Special Torx Plus bit needed to replace air-bag / steering wheel electronics

[@jacobwingett1359]

You don’t need to remove the steering wheel and airbag, undo the two bolts that go up into the dash and then yank the whole lot of together. I just did one at work watched your video for guidance but found an easier way!

[@AshRowland]

No way! Great idea!

[@ezikier9881]

Just replaced this on my girlfriends 2010 Corsa with same GM part number ( second hand off ebay £40) works a treat, i was worrying about having everything lined up perfectly but the spleen and steering column will only go in one way. Thanks for your video Ash👍

[@AshRowland]

No worries, glad it helped and saved you money 😃

[@ezikier9881]

@@AshRowland 👍

[@daveallen524]

Hi mate, just wanted to say thanks again for this vid. I have just done the replacement this morning and bingo!!

[@AshRowland]

That's great, I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the message, it means a lot!

[@garysullivan4622]

Did you buy new or second hand? Does it matter? Cheers

[@daveallen524]

@@garysullivan4622 I got one off eBay buddy

[@AshRowland]

@@garysullivan4622 the one I bought was second hand from eBay, ideally you'll want one from a low mileage car, just make sure the part number is exactly the same

[@jaymeferreyra]

​@@AshRowlandHi I have a Corsa D from 2010 and since 2014 the power steering has occasionally failed. However, every time it failed it was after heavy rain (in dry weather it never failed). Any idea what could cause the problem only in rainy weather?

[@almosgarage]

Great video, gotta do one of these next week. Done one before on a KA but this looks easier😊 thx

[@akira2_us110]

Thnx for making a good DIY video! Made me laugh and learned more then reading a guide😂

[@AshRowland]

You're more than welcome, glad it helped

[@user-me3go4ku8z]

Got 1 playing up at the minute Looks a lot easier than the renault magane i did a few weeks ago what a performance

[@AshRowland]

It's a faff, I'll tell you that much haha

[@wakeeleffendi]

Great video, really helpful. Saved my time and lots of money... Bless you..

[@AshRowland]

Glad it helped

[@vincef836]

Hi thanks for posting the video its a great help a question though which numbers need to match is it just the gm one or also the number just below that thanks

[@AshRowland]

Just the number to the right of GM I think, and also the L2 is important. The other number is the serial number I think

[@richard.b6054]

Thanks for the video. Need to fit new CIM as o/s indicators working intermittently and was wondering if i will need to reprogram the keys or is the imobilazer not part of it? Also would you know if the angle sensors needing recalibrating afterwards and if it can be done manually? Thanks

[@AshRowland]

I think the immobiliser is removable separately, I don't know about the angle sensors though, the one I replaced didn't need any coding

[@richard.b6054]

@AshRowland Thanks mate someone else responded the opcom has option for angle sensors so I guess it may need doing it tnanks for your reply tho

[@pecetike]

Hello thanks for video, it looks doable I'll try that on my Corsa I have an intermittent issue. I read some where you need to reprogram this part? But doesn't look like it, right?

[@AshRowland]

I didn't need to program this one, but I think sometimes you need to recalibrate it, but as long as you match the part number you should be fine

[@owenkerr2103]

Can you do one about head gaskets?

[@jaymeferreyra]

I replaced my steering column with a reconditioned one, now the car steers a little to the right. Did I fail at any assembly step?

[@AshRowland]

mmm... probably not unless the one you replaced it with is faulty I guess?

[@laurynassapiega2703]

Hi mate my car doesn’t have the adjuster how would I remove the indicator stock and all that

[@AshRowland]

oooh, I'm not sure to be honest, this might be a question for the Haynes manual which I don't have

[@danielthomas9455]

Hi, CAR has just thrown up the eps light on 2011 corsa Does look to. Bad to change bit worrying about reprogramming and getting the right exact part number any advice?

[@AshRowland]

If you stick your head under the dash with a camera phone you should be able to see the part number on a sticker. If you match it like for like then you shouldn't have to re-program it.

[@stefangreeff5515]

Did you clear the fault on the computer after you replaced it?

[@AshRowland]

I didn't need to

[@stefangreeff5515]

@@AshRowland thanks

[@Mhill19]

Hi there, Is there a certain torque for the E12 bolt at the bottom please?

[@AshRowland]

Hi Liam... probably, but I dont know what it is... tight. Make sure you put a new bolt in as it's only designed to be tightened once.

[@jaymeferreyra]

Hi I have a Corsa D from 2010 and since 2014 the power steering has occasionally failed. However, every time it failed it was after heavy rain (in dry weather it never failed). Any idea what could cause the problem only in rainy weather?

[@AshRowland]

The only thing I can think of off the top of my head would be to check that water isn't getting inside the fusebox on top of the battery. Also, check the connections in there are nice and tight.

[@jaymeferreyra]

@@AshRowland When it rains, I notice that it smells like damp inside the car. Do you know if there is any place (in front of the car) where rainwater can pass into the interior? Maybe moisture is getting into the car and causing the power steering to fail...

[@AshRowland]

Possibly... do you have a sunroof? Had the same issue with a Volvo V50 once and it was the drain pipes for the sunroof that were blocked

[@jaymeferreyra]

@@AshRowland no, my car don't have sunroof.

[@AshRowland]

@@jaymeferreyra then it could be coming from a wiring grommet or the windscreen seal. I can't be too sure

[@daveallen524]

I have this issue at the moment with the Mrs car and we have been told that the original unit has to be sent off and reprogrammed ........ After watching this video I'm guessing that is 🐂 💩 then?

[@AshRowland]

Haha yea possibly, this one just worked straight away... you might have to re-calibrate the steering wheel angle sensor, but I didn't. Just make sure to match the part number exactly, and try and get one from the same year car. Hope this helps.

[@daveallen524]

@@AshRowland definitely mate, if I can match it and do the job it will have saved me £ so thanks 👍🏻

[@AshRowland]

@@daveallen524 Glad I could help buddy... before you get stuck in, check the main battery positive connection, there's a fuse in there for the electric power steering. Pause my video at 28 seconds and you'll see a plastic box connected to the positive terminal of the battery. Check the fuse with a volt meter and make sure all the connections are tight as it's been known for this to work itself loose.

[@karl692]

You made that look easy. Need to do my Nice's mariva is it more or less the same ,cheers

[@AshRowland]

@@karl692 I would imagine so if its a similar age, they wouldn't have many differences between the models if any at all... just check the exact part number on the existing one first and replace like for like 👍

[@seyid_can]

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