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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Louiswoods on 16 March 2019, 08:51

Title: Possible power steering fault!!? Help
Post by: Louiswoods on 16 March 2019, 08:51

Hi guys not long had my mk4 gti 1.8t and I’m thinking the power steering has gone but there’s a weird noise coming from the front of the car.. when I heard it I though it must be the pump trying to pump fluid that’s not there around..? Anyone on here had this problem or know what it could be ???

Title: Re: Possible power steering fault!!? Help
Post by: barrym381 on 16 March 2019, 11:10

Is the belt tight and does it have fluid  :smiley:

Title: Re: Possible power steering fault!!? Help
Post by: Louiswoods on 16 March 2019, 17:59

Not checked belt and fluid is leaking out so defo power steering just need to find out if it’s the pump or one of the banjo fittings leaking

Title: Re: Possible power steering fault!!? Help
Post by: Mr_Orange on 18 March 2019, 05:50

I found loose fitting on ours down under the pump, towards the front of the car.
Also had/have a minor leak at the pipe to the rear of the reservoir. Due to the location, both went unnoticed for a time.

Your noise "could" be a dry pump. Do you see foaming in the reservoir?
Fix leak/s. Top up and bleed the system. Check for noise again.