No steering issues

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2013 Kent Posts: 151 Citroen Saxo VTS ('01) Peugeot 206 GTI ('99)
    #1
    Hello.

    I started my car and it felt like it had no power steering at all and the steering was stiff to the point where I could barely turn the wheel.

    The power steering reservoir is full and doesn't look to have any obvious leaks. It was fine after I drove it 100 yards up the road but goes stiff if I turn the wheel sharply and suddenly. I just don't want it cutting out on me half way down the motor way.

    Any ideas guys? Thanks
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    Either the pump is failing or the pas relay is faulty.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #3
    As above, relay it pump.
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2013 Kent Posts: 151 Citroen Saxo VTS ('01) Peugeot 206 GTI ('99)
    #4
    Is it an easy fix? And am I ok to keep using the car if the power steering isn't working?
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Oswestry / Lyneham Posts: 180 1993 106 XSI 1.4 miami 2005 Fiesta mk6
    #5
    Pretty self explanatory... New pump or new relay. If you know what you're doing with a multimeter, you can check to see if the switch wire is at fault.

    Yes, it's ok to drive it without it working.
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #6
    Just going to be heavy pushing all that fluid about. I've got a pump for sale £25 delivered if you need a replacement.
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2013 Kent Posts: 151 Citroen Saxo VTS ('01) Peugeot 206 GTI ('99)
    #7
    Cheers chaps. I think I'll get a mechanic to look at it so I don't balls it up what with steering being fairly important and all that. I might take the pump off you as well Mr Swan. Ill be in touch if I need it. Nice one.
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #8
    No bother, if you need it drop me a pm.

    You can't really go that wrong with the pas pump to be fair, it's only held in by two bolts. Connected by the high pressure and return and the plug.