VR6SA 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hey guysMy steering has become very heavy/tight. its as if I lost the power steering. Ive check the power steering fluid and seems fine. Any ideas what the problem could be?Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 No leaks, air in the system? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6SA 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 no leaks .. how do check for air in the system Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir tank i'd expect......don't quote me on taht though Link to post Share on other sites
madmonkee 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 could be as simple as low tire pressure matey. Link to post Share on other sites
28v6r 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Could be Dean.... But I'd go more for a failed Powered Steering pump ...... Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 make sure it has right hydroic oil in it as it doesnt use normal fluidsquise pipe to see if pump makes noise ,if not its fecked pump Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir tank i'd expect......don't quote me on taht though but what has that to do with power steering ? [ Edited Tue Aug 10 2004' date= 06:48PM ] Link to post Share on other sites
28v6r 0 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Air locking in the pump, causing a light heavy feel to the steering.... Long term damage to the pump caused by cavitation... Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir tank i'd expect......don't quote me on taht though but what has that to do with power steering ? [ Edited Tue Aug 10 2004' date= 06:48PM ]What a spaz......ment the steering fluid reservoir......i'll get me coat.......................TAXI Link to post Share on other sites
28v6r 0 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Can I share with you... I just read the same..."Brake Fluid resevoir, DOH!!! Not Power steering, although my answer is still correct that air in the system will Cause problems....TAXI !!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Taxi for 2 then Link to post Share on other sites
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