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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: X01X on 23 October 2013, 18:39

Title: steering issue on my mk3
Post by: X01X on 23 October 2013, 18:39

Hey all. Got an issue with my steering. Taken it to a garage, they agree with me but can't find the cause of the problem. While driving my steering will be light or ridiculously stiff and hard to turn! Can change at any second.

Anyone have any ideas what's going on?

Thanks Daz

Title: Re: steering issue on my mk3
Post by: itavaltalainen on 23 October 2013, 18:46

fan belt slipping?
ps fluid (special VW oil) full to appropriate level?
does the ps pump make any kind of noise?

Title: Re: steering issue on my mk3
Post by: X01X on 23 October 2013, 21:01

It had a shiny new ps pump 6 months ago and all belts replaced 10 months ago. A mechanic checked all the belts and steering system today and found nothing wrong. When the ps pump was replaced it was filled with the correct vw oil. It only makes a noise on full lock at low speed.

Title: Re: steering issue on my mk3
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 23 October 2013, 21:23

Tracking/caster/camber all set?

Title: Re: steering issue on my mk3
Post by: X01X on 23 October 2013, 21:28

It's had the same problem since I've owned it but yes it's been checked to make sure it all lines up

Title: Re: steering issue on my mk3
Post by: VW BUSH on 23 October 2013, 22:31

New v belts wont grip a worn pulley even more so when wet, worn belts slip at will