Have you checked the power steering fluid? or the belt .check that its not slipping .
Hi all,
as the title says my steering wheel is hard to turn has anybody else had this problem???? the steering was a bit hard when i got the car but last night it went on to a another level almost undrivable
Have you checked the power steering fluid? or the belt .check that its not slipping .
Is it hard to turn when driving or just when parking?
1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
Maybe pump the tyres up a bit
2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
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the tyres are fine
I wonder if it might be something else? Jack up the car so both front wheels are off the ground and make sure the handbrake is on. The usual safety rules apply - make sure it can't fall off the jacks/bricks/girlfriend (whatever you used to hold up the car). With the key in the ignition but the engine turned off turn the steering wheel. It should be easy to turn. If not you need to stick your head underneath and see if there's anything stopping the steering from working properly.
Everything looks ok? Turn the engine on and DON'T put it in gear or rev the engine. Turn the steering wheel. Does it feel different with the engine running? If it's easier to turn then the power steering is working but not as good as it should. If there's no difference or it's harder then the power steering isn't working at all.
Turn the engine off and remove your jacks/bricks/girlfriend so the front wheels are back on the ground. At this point if your girlfriend was used it might be a good idea to go buy her some chocolate and flowers. Don't ask me how I know this.
With the engine running turn the steering wheel as far as it will go to the left and see if there are any leaks. Turn it all the way to the right. Any leaks? What about any noises while you've got the steering turned all the way? Does it sound like the pump is working very hard or no sound at all?
Let us know how you go.
Cheers
Paul
Last edited by sports racer; 19-11-2016 at 10:47 AM.
1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
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