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Title: Heavy steering
Post by: woolley11 on 04 November 2014, 19:31:37

My pfl has started with heavy steering - I've noticed a bit of dampness around the reservoir ?

What could this be ? - the level looks OK

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Andy B on 04 November 2014, 19:42:25

all fuses intact?  :-\

I'm sure someone/Rob will say which  :y

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 20:22:52

Intermittent heavy at speed, servo tronic relay.

Heavy at low speed, while parking manouvering, tired pas pump.



Most reservoirs leak slightly. Nothing unusual there.

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Broomies Mate on 04 November 2014, 20:27:53

Press the throttle until you attain around 3k revs. then rotate the wheel.  As you are rotating, take your foot off the pedal.  If it stiffens (ooh err Missus), then the pump it knackered.  If it stays the same, heavy, look elsewhere first.

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 20:51:22

....and take it out of gear first obviously ;D wahaay ;D

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: woolley11 on 04 November 2014, 20:54:42

Thanks guys - what's this fuse malarkey ????? 

Didn't know there was one for the pas - I'll have a look at that first then do the test with revs  :y

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Webby the Bear on 04 November 2014, 20:59:14

Quote from: woolley11 on 04 November 2014, 20:54:42

Thanks guys - what's this fuse malarkey ????? 

Didn't know there was one for the pas - I'll have a look at that first then do the test with revs  :y

I'd guess the fuse would be for the pas pressure circuit but don't quote me on that

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: plym ian on 04 November 2014, 21:46:00

From memory I don't think PFL have a fuse for power steering

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Broomies Mate on 04 November 2014, 21:48:38

Any system with Servotronic will have a fuse.  :y

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: plym ian on 04 November 2014, 22:20:59

Sorry I'm wrong v6 do 4 pots dont :)

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Andy B on 04 November 2014, 22:30:07

Quote from: woolley11 on 04 November 2014, 20:54:42

Thanks guys - what's this fuse malarkey ????? 

Didn't know there was one for the pas - I'll have a look at that first then do the test with revs  :y

it has a relay in it too (as Gixer says) ..... all to do with the speed sensitive side of your power steering

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: omega3000 on 04 November 2014, 22:53:59

Fuse #14

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: woolley11 on 05 November 2014, 21:09:52

Looked for fuse #14 - I assume it's the batch under the steering wheel but appears to be heated seat.

Or is it one of the engine bay ?

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Magwheels on 05 November 2014, 21:16:14

Quote from: chrisgixer link=topic=127087.msg1622052#msg1622052 date=1415132572

Heavy at low speed, while parking manouvering, tired pas pump.

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Mine was the other way around, heavy at parking, fairly normal on the move, no variable assistance, it goes back to a default mode. Turned out the big red/orange relay looking box ( left kick panel under glove box) had been full of water at some time. Changed for a used one and hey presto nice and light when parking getting heavier at speed. Easiest way to find out is to pull the red control unit and see if it makes any difference. I don't think my diesel has one!! :'( :'(

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 November 2014, 21:34:23

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I don't think my diesel has one!! :'( :'(

DTi Elite's have Servotronic, The red relay was under the steering column on mine rather than behind the glovebox.

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Magwheels on 05 November 2014, 21:56:00

Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 November 2014, 21:34:23

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I don't think my diesel has one!! :'( :'(

DTi Elite's have Servotronic, The red relay was under the steering column on mine rather than behind the glovebox.

Perhaps mine is on a lower setting then, I know there are three, adjustable by tech 2.

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 November 2014, 22:18:56

Early v6's had relay behind glove box, as my 99cdx. Later, more superior cars had the relay under the column, as in all my 3.2's.

Title: Re: Heavy steering
Post by: Magwheels on 06 November 2014, 23:03:31

Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 November 2014, 21:34:23

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I don't think my diesel has one!! :'( :'(

 

DTi Elite's have Servotronic, The red relay was under the steering column on mine rather than behind the glovebox.

Yep, think you are right. Was out in mine tonight and actually thought about the steering weighting and definitely feels lighter at parking speeds and weighting up as speed increases, just not as light at parking speeds as my old 2.5. Or is it I am just used to it I wonder!! :-\