Saxo vtr power steering not working!

[Taylaa123]

Hello, ive got a 2001 citroen saxo vtr and the power steering has stopped working, ive changed the pump and the relay and still nothing is happening, read posts on the forums and they all say that there heater blowers and rear demist doesn't work but mine all works fine? Any ideas?

[Mickswan]

Was the new pump a known working one?

[Taylaa123]

Yes got it off mates vts

[Taylaa123]

Anyone?

[citroensaxo]

Dear Taylaa 123,
You may want to check that you have a good feed and a good earth first.
If my memory serves me correctly, there are two types of power steering pumps,( one with a built in reservoir ) and the other type has a remote type of reservoir fitted. My daughters Saxo has the 2nd type fitted to her car.
There should be 2 wires on the end of pump underneath the passenger side wheel arch a thick red one and a thick black one. you should aim to have 12v with out the engine running on both wires, and aim to have 13.6v to 14.,2v with the engine running:y:
Don,t ring Citroen for a price for a new one as hers would be £ 622.55 inc vat:fcuk::wall:
I hoe this helps:hug:
Vince,