Author Topic: Power steering "funny"  (Read 1126 times)

Offline craig180

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Power steering "funny"
« on: 26 April 2012, 13:08 »
Ok, so it's not actually funny, it's potentially dangerous but every so often the car refuses to steer, instead juddering really badly trhrough the steering wheel.

When it's stationary or moving off my driveway it's not too bad, but just recently it's started happening on roundabouts or at junctions when turning.

It isn't a fatal problem, ie it does resolve itself almost immediately but it really is beginning to be ba a pain in the ar$e!

Anyone else had a similar problem or can advise on what the problem could be?

Offline liva2704

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Re: Power steering "funny"
« Reply #1 on: 26 April 2012, 13:09 »
Belt or pump by the sounds of it?

Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: Power steering "funny"
« Reply #2 on: 26 April 2012, 14:43 »
More than likely a worn or loose belt, mine does it quite often when its raining. Gonna stick a new one on this weekend and refit the undertray to hopefully protect it from the road spray.

Offline seagei

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Re: Power steering "funny"
« Reply #3 on: 26 April 2012, 20:56 »
mine did the same in the wet. tighten your belt. 5 min job.

Offline gti gaz

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Re: Power steering "funny"
« Reply #4 on: 26 April 2012, 22:39 »
sounds like loose belt replace it if you still have issues look in to pump





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