Power steering

[ColinR]

The power steering assistance is not there when it is cold and sometimes when manouvering at low speed. Any ideas what the problem might be please?

[monsigna]

are the fluids all correct? and the drive belt? failing that theres not a lot more that can go wrong......except the pump.

[Old Bird]

Mine sounds like there is no fluid in there on a cold morning....till some warmth has got round.....and the wheel is hard to turn too.....

Ang x

[ColinR]

Fluid is at the right level and belt is not slipping. Howl kely is it to be the pump and and what is involved in replacing it please

[Ian]

The pump is simple to change, however I suspect that the control valves in the rack are sticking or worn. Very unusual - never heard of that on an Estima before nor worked on a rack on an Estima.

First thing I would do is to change the fluid in the system. Then add this product to clean the system - it is for power steering as well as auto transmission.
Halfrauds £5.99

Use Dexron II or III auto trans fluid. Simplest way to change is to siphon out the reservoir and refill. Run engine and turn steering. Repeat several times.

Let us know how you get on

[ColinR]

Thanks will give it try and let you know how it goes. MoT due next week

[ColinR]

Thanks Ian seems to have done the trick. There is a significant improvement.

[ColinR]

Passed its MoT today only thing needed was new rear shoes which I did myself and a rear wiper blade.

[JJ]

That's good news ColinR well done .....JJ

[Ian]

Originally Posted by ColinR

Thanks Ian seems to have done the trick. There is a significant improvement.