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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Luke1981 on 30 May 2011, 13:43

Title: power steering problem
Post by: Luke1981 on 30 May 2011, 13:43

Just noticed my power steering intermittently loses power on corners for a few minutes after starting up  then seems to be ok after a while.

The fluid level is ok. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Thanks Luke

Title: Re: power steering problem
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 30 May 2011, 13:53

If the fluid is old it could be worth changing it.Also there is a fairly common problem of the belt slipping when the weather is a bit wet.

If it was me i would change the fluid,check the tension on the p/s belt or if it doesnt tlook very good just replace it.Tis a simple job.
Then it would be time to start looking at the pump.

Title: Re: power steering problem
Post by: Luke1981 on 30 May 2011, 14:00

Thanks for the help, will have a look at the belt  :smiley:

Title: Re: power steering problem
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2011, 20:45

Sounds like the belt is slipping, check and adjust the tension