Best way to fault find Power Steering?

[jimw723]

Hi,

Power steering problems seem to be common, but what is the correct way to fault find to narrow down the problem? I have no power steering at all and I've checked all the fuses, which seem OK, the fluid level is OK and not losing any fluid. I don't really want to buy the power steering unit if it is something electrical.

Thanks for any advice.

Jim

[citrovts]

did you checked all the connections first

[burtay]

what exactly is your problem? isnt it working at all?

[hesslevtr]

try the relay mate if i remember corectley its next 2 the pump nt sure tho just take it out and clean the conections wwen i used 2 work in a garage there was a few like that if it works after uv cleaned it buy a new 1 or leave it hope thats sum help mate

[jimw723]

Guys - Sorry I havent replied to date (due to work!!!). Thanks for replying. I will check all the connections this weekend and also the relay. Funny thing is, after not working for 2 weeks, it started working yesterday after I had been driving for about 10 minutes. I could actually hear what I assumed to be the pump start whirring away and then the steering became light as it should be. Anyway, again thanks for the response and will let you know.
Jim