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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: lkw on 29 October 2003, 15:17

Title: Problem with Steering.... help wanted!
Post by: lkw on 29 October 2003, 15:17

I have a problem with my steering which I notice only happens when it rains.   On occasion when turning corners, my steering "jams" in place and it wont turn any further unless with force.  

This gets pretty annoying especially when I'm trying to avoid those curbs!  

Does anyone know what it may be and how I can fix this?

I have a Golf 3, 1996 SE.

Title: Re:Problem with Steering.... help wanted!
Post by: albo on 29 October 2003, 15:55

The same thing used to happen on mine.  
I had the power steering belt replaced and it fixed it.
They are very cheap. :)

Albo

Title: Re:Problem with Steering.... help wanted!
Post by: golfvr6 on 29 October 2003, 16:49

Could have a part seized steering rack. If it has power steering check the level of the fluid.

Title: Re:Problem with Steering.... help wanted!
Post by: mk1 on 29 October 2003, 22:05

Seen a mk3 have this fault, the plastic "guard" behind the o/s front wheel (not the wing liner) had fallen off. When you turn the steering to the right , water thrown up from the tyre hit the pas pulley and made the belt slip.
Steve.

Title: Re:Problem with Steering.... help wanted!
Post by: lkw on 30 October 2003, 09:15

Many thanks everyone for the advice.  I'll investigate now I know what i'm looking for!

Title: Re:Problem with Steering.... help wanted!
Post by: filthy on 07 August 2006, 23:01

Quote from: mk1 on 29 October 2003, 22:05

Seen a mk3 have this fault, the plastic "guard" behind the o/s front wheel (not the wing liner) had fallen off. When you turn the steering to the right , water thrown up from the tyre hit the pas pulley and made the belt slip.
Steve.

Did the early Mk3s have these guards as well? Have never seen an early car with one, and when I tried fitting one from a 95 GTi to a 93 car, It didnt fit....... :huh: