Best way to fault find Power Steering? - Saxperience

jimw723 · 31st May 2004, 14:27

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 · 31st May 2004, 15:02

did you checked all the connections first

burtay · 4th June 2004, 06:35

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

hesslevtr · 12th June 2004, 04:57

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 · 17th June 2004, 16:45

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