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Steering Goes Hard On Low Revs

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adam-__- Grand Master

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Low fluid levels maybe? I never looked at my power steering fluid level until a few months back and there was NOTHING in there. Completely dry.

When first taking my car for a spin, I've noticed that the steering was tighter than most cars. I now don't realise it anymore. You get used to it.

dmr Mentor

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it can be normal to an extent. the steering goes hard because of lack of revs, as it runs partially off the revs. if you sit there stationary and turn left to right you will notice the revs dropping and raising, but if it's going near to stalling then it may be a problem.

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Thanks,

Revs alter a little when in neutral...but not to stalling point.

I think I may be looking into it a little too much compared to other cars I have owned. BUT, if anyone knows about this problem (or not problem) please post some info. Cheers

Ionos Community Regular

Ionos

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As mentioned, check your fluid level.

If it's ok, get the power steering system bled - this is best done at a mechanic. From here one of three things will happen -

a) it fixes it, hurray!

b) it fixes it for a while, then it comes back. You have a leak in the system somewhere, mechanic can advise. Can be expensive to fix, cheap & temporary fix is to put an additive to your PS fluid to clog the leak.

c) it doesn't fix it at all, then your power steering pump could be shagged.

Cheers.

Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

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i had my power steering rack replaced because my original one had leaks.

Now my power steering gets stiff when i steer on the spot, and is noticable when im reversing out of carparks etc.

Preferred the loose steering i had before i changed the rack over :laugh:

Anyone know what may be the problem? fluid was placed when rack was swapped.

Could it be the pump struggling with the new rack?

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