How to modify flow distributor to power steering on a BX

FrankBo · Post by **FrankBo** » 22 Mar 2008, 18:42

Hi, i have a BX 1600 and my garage is going to replace flow distributor.
I'd modify power steering more hardly, can i reduce LHM flow from
distributor to power steering to obtain steering hard? I don't like steering
too soft except in parking ....

How can i reduce LHM flow to power steering?

Thanks in advance

Post by **CitroJim** » 22 Mar 2008, 18:53

Hi Frank,

Have a look at this post. It tells you how to rebuild the FDV very easily.

http://www.bxclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2865

You'll see it also hints at the adjustment for steering pressure.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 23 Mar 2008, 08:25

The adjuster on the BX FDV controls the ultimate system pressure - which means that if you get the pressure too low there will not be enough pressure for the regulator to function properly. I think this will show up as a failure of the regulator to cycle properly and/or even the warning light to fail to go out.

I had a problem with this valve on my BX - it had been assembled incorrectly with the plunger the wrong side of the ball bearing - and the car wouldn't rise properly and the warning light would come on while the car was being driven. The steering worked perfectly once I'd fitted a new pump.