Dodgy power steering?

Jshodgson · Unread post by **Jshodgson** » 18 Oct 2004, 23:02

My power steering (Xantia TD 95 126k) makes a strange noise when the wheel is turned even a very small amount and sometimes stops causing the wheel to become VERY heavy (usually at low revs/speeds) what's up with it??? I've only owned it for a week.
Ta

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 19 Oct 2004, 00:11

We had an owner in Scotland with a similar symptom - showed up to be a dry/dirty servo cylinder rod.
Try have a look down there if the cylinder rod surface is nice clean, shiny and greasy - like any other hydraulic ram cylinder rod.

Unread post by **smashymike** » 19 Oct 2004, 00:23

My TD SX (95N) has a hissing noise when steering wheel turned, more pronounced left to right. Have had car since 3k miles, now 76k and nothing has come of it, just assumed this was 'normal'!

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 19 Oct 2004, 00:38

I know that most cars make a hissing sound on the steering some more that others. The wife's VX Astra sounded as though it was from a lorry when on lock. All OK so never worried about it.

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 19 Oct 2004, 03:09

All Xantiae hiss a bit when steering. The steering is powered by the same hydraulic pump that feeds the suspension and brakes so at idle it has a lot to do and the steering may seem heavier. Is the car idling at the correct revs? You might want to check the condition of your hydraulic system.

alexx · Unread post by **alexx** » 19 Oct 2004, 03:37

Not on '95 Xantia, since it has a 'double' HP pump - 6 pistons for PAS, 2 pistons for suspension/brakes.

john alexander · Unread post by **john alexander** » 19 Oct 2004, 03:43

alexx how can you tell if you have a newer pump . mine is an 96 but only has two pipes on it ???

wrinklet1 · Unread post by **wrinklet1** » 19 Oct 2004, 16:54

I had the same thing on my Xantia and it was the pump at fault.
I got mine from Pleiades (how do you spell it??) 2 year warranty, cheaper than GSF and way cheaper than Citroen.
Took 20 mins to change too
Paul

alexx · Unread post by **alexx** » 19 Oct 2004, 18:59

John,
Models from '94 or so are/should be equipped with anti sink and 6+2 pump. 6+2 pump is a bit longer than older type, with 2 high pressure pipes and one rubber hose attached. And the other thing, there is no flow-distributor mounted above the pressure regulator