powersteering feels notchy

[RiddleMcFiddle]

guys,

When im turning my wheel the steering feels notchy, like it gets stiff and loose again.

PS fluid levels are all ok, and no noises from pump etc.

Where should i start, replace pump or rack, or any other suggestions?

Cheerio.

[HRG.]

My advice would be to avoid a company based on the meridian if you ever want your rack to work again.

[boardinscotland]

RiddleMcFiddle said:

guys,

When im turning my wheel the steering feels notchy, like it gets stiff and loose again.

PS fluid levels are all ok, and no noises from pump etc.

Where should i start, replace pump or rack, or any other suggestions?

Cheerio.

Try looking at the small belts down by the alternator. The one that is harder to get to is I think (correct me if I am wrong) is the power steering pump belt. It is quite exposed and when my steering went like that there was a stone caught in it which had pushed through the belt and left a hole with a raggy bit.

Greig

[kevin63]

Check and grease the universal joints on the steering column in the wheel arch, the road crap gets to them and they can cease up a bit.

[RiddleMcFiddle]

Interesting info, my mechanic noticed a small hole in my ps belt, and it looked like there was something bedded into it, its on my 'to do' list.


I get this sorted to see if it fixes the problem.

Cheers!