Can a leaking power steering unit cause the harness and computer to burn up? Started to leak after flush. (SUV Electrical Wiring Steering)

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Question Details Asked:Dec 12, 2012 - 12:40 PMStatus:Closed

flutemaker	Can a leaking power steering unit cause the harness and computer to burn up? Started to leak after flush. Had the transmission and power steering flushed after a long trip. After a month the motor started smoking and leaking oil out of rear seal. It was under warranty from my dealer so they replaced the motor. They grounded the motor wrong and burned up all the wiring, alternator, battery, and computer. They are replacing after three months, but are trying to blame the leaking power steering unit for the problem. It only leaked for a month. Slow drip. Is it possible this oil caused the wiring to burn up?
	In Vehicle Type > SUV In Maintenance & Repair > Electrical > Wiring In Maintenance & Repair > Steering 2 answers - 160 days ago
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mr_shiftright 12/12/12 9:36 pm PST

maybe if the dripping oil caught fire or something---otherwise, I'd like to see them prove that.

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mr_shiftright 12/12/12 9:36 pm PST

maybe if the dripping oil caught fire or something---otherwise, I'd like to see them prove that.

flutemaker 12/13/12 7:49 pm PST

Thank you. It did not catch fire, it was incompetent mechanical work. Just wanted to verify what I thought.

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