Power Steering not working

1. Markt8 Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 29

   #1 29th August 2012, 15:15

   My 1.1 Desire's power steering was working, however it was only coming on after about 30seconds of driving, Then 1 day it didnt come on for about 5mins and now it doesnt come on at all, anyone any ideas? My Heaters and Rear Demister works fine
   
   Mark
2. DUFC Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Dundee Posts: 488 Looking for 16v furio.

   #2 29th August 2012, 15:16

   Tap the bottom of the pump with a hammer, while the engine is on. The bushes are stuck
3. Pink1991 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo

   #3 29th August 2012, 15:54

   if that dont work then your pumps proberbly gone or on its way out. ive replaced mine 3 times now. there easy to replace and only cost about £50 from a scrappy
4. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

   #4 29th August 2012, 17:11

   could be just the relay, my old saxo's power steering was playing up so i just unplugged the relay and cleaned it. never done it again, so you could try a new relay first rather then having to buy a new pump
5. Pink1991 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Hastings Posts: 437 1998 1.3 ford escort 1999 1.5d citroen saxo

   #5 29th August 2012, 17:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AaronSAXOVTR could be just the relay, my old saxo's power steering was playing up so i just unplugged the relay and cleaned it. never done it again, so you could try a new relay first rather then having to buy a new pump

   yeah try that first ha
6. Markt8 Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 29

   #6 30th August 2012, 01:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DUFC Tap the bottom of the pump with a hammer, while the engine is on. The bushes are stuck

   Worked a treat, thanks
7. philipio Newbie Joined: Sep 2012 Warrington Posts: 7 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTR (Irish Import)

   #7 19th September 2012, 18:09

   Big thanks to this thread and many others on here! I just give my pump a smack and its as good as new! Not expecting it to last forever and already had a price from the scrapies for another....£30.00 which is better than most prices on ebay. Thanks again!
8. DUFC Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Dundee Posts: 488 Looking for 16v furio.

   #8 19th September 2012, 19:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Markt8 Worked a treat, thanks

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by philipio Big thanks to this thread and many others on here! I just give my pump a smack and its as good as new! Not expecting it to last forever and already had a price from the scrapies for another....£30.00 which is better than most prices on ebay. Thanks again!

   Your welcome, it is on its way out though more than likely, although i need to hit mines at least once every two months, since iv owned it.

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