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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: oneblueleg on 15 September 2008, 01:30

Title: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: oneblueleg on 15 September 2008, 01:30

like grinding noise when manouvering slowly, and every now and then is feels almost like it locks  :shocked: when steering a tight right turn like on a roundabout (maybe it just gets stiff... it's like it hits a stop and won't go further, but will come back), mostly in the wet for some reason? Anyone know why these things might be happening?

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: 01664gti on 15 September 2008, 08:03

check the belt for play, could be the pump.seeing as it does it more in the wet probably the belt

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: boneybradley on 15 September 2008, 08:54

I would say its the belt slipping... you really should change the belt and keep it adjusted (I check mine every month as loosing steering mid corner feels  :sick:)
some people have refitted the splash gaurd (I'm guessing yours is a.w.o.l like most seem to be) and its worth checking the bay for this

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: MrTurner on 15 September 2008, 09:13

Mines doing a similar trick, and I'm going to fetch a belt tonight (it looks a little bit worn too).

What would happen if the belt snapped (just out of interest!), is it as disaterous as the cambelt going, or are we talking just a lack of power steering?

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: boneybradley on 15 September 2008, 11:35

If the belt snapped... you wouldnt have p.a.s.
but In my old co vehicle the alty belt snapped and due to the force it took the timing belt with it!! (with big big expence!  :grin:).... I guess thats rare but looking at the location on the golf's its a posibility!! :undecided:

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: kells on 15 September 2008, 11:55

alternator belt would come off too meaning no power to battery

check your fluid level in the PAS resovoir too

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: Rmachines on 15 September 2008, 13:52

its common on some engines for a shred of the AUX belt to get into the cambelt and snap it,  lucky on the Golfs they cover the cambelt so it cant happen!   Im having the same problem at the moment on mine, at full lock it will just squeel constantly and when wet the steering will go.   New belt is about £7 and put aside 20 mins to change it if you havnt done it before.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: admc6 on 15 September 2008, 14:28

This seems to be a very common problem I have it too. Exactly the same symptoms. I'm getting mine changed on thursday  :smiley:

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: MrTurner on 16 September 2008, 08:13

Changed mine, noises gone, now bring on the rain so I can test it properly  :grin:

Title: Re: Power steering makes a noise...
Post by: oneblueleg on 16 September 2008, 22:32

Great thanks everyone...