Power steerings too good lulz.

1. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #1 6th March 2009, 11:39

   I did a service on my car. This is what i did:
   
   Fuel Filter Change
   Old oil out
   Changed Oil Filter
   New oil in
   Change Sparkplugs for NGK
   
   Now the steering has gone proper light, i mean i can turn corners with two fingers. Which i suppose for most people is a good thing, but i prefer that little bit of stiffness? To feel the road if that makes sense
   
   Talked to a mate (apprentice mechanic) and he said his gf's saxo was exact same after he serviced it for her but she loves it.
   
   Anyone else experienced this?
   
   Is there anything i could do to make it abit stiff apart from pull the powersteering fuse out lulz.
   
   Also fitted a lower strut brace at same time of service (maybe this affected it?)
2. Ferg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4928 Clio 197 Cup

   #2 6th March 2009, 12:39

   You changed the oil and fuel fliters + Spark plugs ~
   
   And this lightened the steering?
3. SmuJ Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Essex Posts: 300 Black Saxo VTS

   #3 6th March 2009, 13:37

   Sounds werid. But logically it does make sense really...
4. Jordy6969 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 1161 My bike

   #4 6th March 2009, 13:43

   my power steering went after i done my service = proper weird... but then gave it a love tap and it was picture perfect
5. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #5 6th March 2009, 16:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ferg You changed the oil and fuel fliters + Spark plugs ~ And this lightened the steering?

   Yep, didnt even touch the power steering or anything.
   
   Tis wierd.
   
   Guess ill just have to live with it.
6. saxomaniac1988 L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 wolverhampton Posts: 81 saxo mk2 2000 1.5 diesel

   #6 6th March 2009, 16:38

   does any1 no how t fix this problem i got saxo mk2 2000 and i was drivin bout and power steering failed whilst drivin and heaters went at same time checked fuse isnt that any suggestions thanks all
7. dynebaruk Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Bridgend Posts: 1098 Golf GTI 1.8 turbo

   #7 6th March 2009, 17:08

   Exact same thing has happened to me since I've fitted a lower strut brace this week, I've been wondering what's up with my car. Now that you've said you got the same thing though I'm wondering if it could be the brace.
   
   Handling around corners has improved just that the steering wheel feels light.
8. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

   #8 6th March 2009, 18:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxomaniac1988 does any1 no how t fix this problem i got saxo mk2 2000 and i was drivin bout and power steering failed whilst drivin and heaters went at same time checked fuse isnt that any suggestions thanks all

   Its your ignition switch, have a search for it, theres a guide on here
9. user_24886 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 Notts Posts: 6227 White pug 106 1.6

   #9 6th March 2009, 18:47

   wanna swap pumps lol ? mines really harsh
10. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #10 6th March 2009, 19:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dynebaruk Exact same thing has happened to me since I've fitted a lower strut brace this week, I've been wondering what's up with my car. Now that you've said you got the same thing though I'm wondering if it could be the brace. Handling around corners has improved just that the steering wheel feels light.

    Sounds like the exact same.
    
    Handling is much better with the lower brace.
    
    Could be the brace.
    
    Cheers mate.
11. gixxa Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 manchester Posts: 1704 vtr turbo

    #11 6th March 2009, 19:17

    could it be something like the engine running better creating more voltage and there for the pas pump working better.
    
    very much doubt it as its a daft thing but the only possibility i could think of
12. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

    #12 6th March 2009, 19:25

    same here!
13. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

    #13 6th March 2009, 23:47

    My power steering pump is a wanker. It works sometimes then sometimes it cant be arsed. Fucks me off, it's currently not working. But if you give the wires under the bonnet a wiggle it will come back on. It is a bag o' shite
14. 106Deano Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 Walsall Posts: 26 106 1.1 Saxo West Coast 1.4i

    #14 7th March 2009, 11:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by liam08 My power steering pump is a wanker. It works sometimes then sometimes it cant be arsed. Fucks me off, it's currently not working. But if you give the wires under the bonnet a wiggle it will come back on. It is a bag o' shite

    could be the pas relay sticking...
    its down by the pas pump
15. user_22208 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Wirral Posts: 5011

    #15 7th March 2009, 11:29

    Mine doesn't do that.
    
    
    Doesn't help I don't have Power Steering.
16. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

    #16 7th March 2009, 12:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Pieface Mine doesn't do that. Doesn't help I don't have Power Steering.

    Lol, i would rather not have at all than have it and it just stop working half way round a corner or never bloody work.