drift_bear Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 ive got an N/A. the power steering feels heavy when im trying to turn towards a full lock. when the wheels are straight, i try and turn to go either way and after about 1/4 of the turn it starts to get heavy. the ps fluid is fine and the tyre pressure is good. what else could it be. i no there been some confusion in this thread cause of lizzy borden, asking about a problem with there steering aswell. can i please ask that we keep this thread on topic of my steering, not meaning to sound like an asshole or anything, just trying to get this sorted asap mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Have you checked the wire we just mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 There is a single wire near the steering box. If it broken then your PAS will fell heavy, well it did on mine. Plug shape is round, and it grey. this is a noob answer and im nae proud to ask, but where is the steering box? has anyone got a pic of it? Thats the one. Attaches directly to the left of the 1st turbo, on the drivers side, underneath the filter box/induction kit when facing from the front. i dont have any turbos so would it still be located at the same place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I don't see why not, it just loops round the lower left of the engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 I don't see why not, it just loops round the lower left of the engine bay ok will go (try) and find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lizzy Borden Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 ok will go (try) and find it. :sorry:Didn't mean to hijack the thread but i have a similar problem and thought it may help:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 :sorry:Didn't mean to hijack the thread but i have a similar problem and thought it may help:innocent: sorry bud, didnt mean to sound like i was having a go or anything just that this ps problem is annoying me now and i want to get it sorted asap miss nae being able to drive her properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lizzy Borden Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 sorry bud, didnt mean to sound like i was having a go or anything just that this ps problem is annoying me now and i want to get it sorted asap miss nae being able to drive her properly I:( know what you mean. I've just done a Big single conversion on it and i can't turn the wheel to get it out of the garage:blink: Dying to go for a blast! I'll be back on the case fri dinner (on nights at the moment) If you're not sorted by then i'll report back with any findings;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 I:( know what you mean. I've just done a Big single conversion on it and i can't turn the wheel to get it out of the garage:blink: Dying to go for a blast! I'll be back on the case fri dinner (on nights at the moment) If you're not sorted by then i'll report back with any findings;) cheers mate! good luck with your single turbo, would love to go down that route at some point, once i go TT first of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did you find the plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Did you find the plug? i was fiddling about with a couple of the plugs, dunno if it was the right 1 though lol, un plugged them, had a look then plugged them back together. still got heavy steering. have you got or can get a pic of the plug and exactly where its located please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 It is around these locations. I can't remember exactly which one but it was pretty far down, lower than the tubby's. I think it may have been cable tied to the O2 sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 It is around these locations. I can't remember exactly which one but it was pretty far down, lower than the tubby's. I think it may have been cable tied to the O2 sensor. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=106352&stc=1&d=1268162954 cheers dude, will have a look in the morning when i have some proper day light! hopefully this will be the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 check thoese plugs and found they were abit dirty/damp. gave them a clean and a wipe with a micro fibre cloth and the steering is alot better than it was! will keep an eye on this problem incase it happens again. only reason i could think it was like this would be the rubbish weather over the last 4months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lizzy Borden Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) No resolve on mine i'm afraid:( The pump is now in bits for inspection;) Found the problem. As suspected the relief valve was stuck. I found a tiny piece of grit (or something) in the chamber. It must have been washed in with the new fluid. Anyway. All working again Edited March 13, 2010 by Lizzy Borden (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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