steering pump

1. figaro Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 perthshire Posts: 5 black saxo vtr & a suzuki bandit 1200

   #1 21st August 2011, 17:18

   Hi Folks not been here for a while 2 wheels time of year but now have a problem with my vtr. I was out with it last week and steering is very stiff and heavy and i am wondering how i check the pump i have checked the relay and it seems ok going to get another just to see if thats the problem any other things i can check ??? the cars a 2000 model with 82500mls on it.
   
   
   Thanks for your time and help
   
   
   
   figaro
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 21st August 2011, 18:14

   was it noisey before it stopped working?
3. figaro Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 perthshire Posts: 5 black saxo vtr & a suzuki bandit 1200

   #3 21st August 2011, 18:50

   No not noisy just went heavy have been told to check the wires to the relay but need to borrow a meter first. A mate told me to check the relay with a 9v battery to see if it is working. Is there any other way to check wires oil flow ??
   
   
   
   figaro
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 21st August 2011, 19:39

   Give the pump a tap with a hammer(temporary fix)
5. figaro Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 perthshire Posts: 5 black saxo vtr & a suzuki bandit 1200

   #5 22nd August 2011, 23:03

   Found a secondhand pump but think the guys asking a bit much at £130+vat what do you think???????? not even sure how old the donor car is.
   
   
   
   
   
   figaro
6. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #6 22nd August 2011, 23:06

   it is a lot, we sell used ones for 65 pounds plus postage,new 238.90 exchange
7. RDKells Regular Poster Joined: May 2011 Northamptonshire Posts: 299 Silver Mk2 2001 VTR

   #7 22nd August 2011, 23:08

   Does your battery light flick on and off?
8. RDKells Regular Poster Joined: May 2011 Northamptonshire Posts: 299 Silver Mk2 2001 VTR

   #8 22nd August 2011, 23:08

   edit: I paid £40 for mine off ebay. Second hand. Works a treat
9. lewisunited Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Kent Posts: 376 Was: Mk1 Saxo 1.1/ Mk1 VTR NOW: mk5 fiesta zetec s

   #9 22nd August 2011, 23:09

   £130+ VAT is way too much, new ones go for £200ish, go to scrappy i got mine for £20, normally £40ish on here.
   
   As said previous make sure the pumps gone beofre you buy another one, give it a tap with a hammer and see if it works.
   
   are the heater fans and rear demister working mate?
   
   Lewis
10. figaro Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 perthshire Posts: 5 black saxo vtr & a suzuki bandit 1200

    #10 22nd August 2011, 23:20

    Cheers guys rear demister fans etc. all working will give it a tap with a hammer once i get some time in daylight my shifts are driving me nuts just now no time to get a good look at the car. Will a pump from any saxo fit?? sorry about all this but cars are not my strong point. Not many saxo's like mine going about as it's a 2000 model and still standard be a shame to start messing with it now.
    
    
    
    figaro