When I went out this morning and started the Xantia, the steering was super stiff i.e. like there was no power. This only lasted about fifty yards before returning to normal. Any idea what this might be. Fluid levels are ok. Was advised at MOT couple of weeks ago that steering rack was on way out although this was not put on slip as an advisory. Could the two be linked. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Xantia 1.9td 149K
Xantia - Power Steering.
Moderator: RichardW
Loss of power steering following a cold start, that then improves, is generally recognised as being caused by a weak HP pump. What happens is that one or two of the pistons inside the pump do not move until the LHM and pump warm up. This is exactly the same problem that I had with my BX. It was cured by a recon pump.
The only cure is generally a new or correctly reconditioned pump.
The only cure is generally a new or correctly reconditioned pump.
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