very heavy steering

race4life · #1 06-11-2006, 10:23 AM

Hi Everyone,

my vy acclaim has had this problem for a while now, the steering feels reallllly heavy specially when i crank it up in the morning i have to wrestle to get it going spl when getting out of the driveway. I have driven a nissan patrol 4WD yesterday and heck that feels like a dream before my commie. The power steering fluid level is alright, i've got it serviced regularly .. Anything particular that I need to check for ??? any help would b greatly appreciated.

SlapNuts · #2 06-11-2006, 10:32 AM

is the power steering pump even working?

ris00 · #3 06-11-2006, 04:19 PM

pwr steering pump sounds like its had it.

Aryashahin · #4 06-11-2006, 04:26 PM

do you hear a buzzing sound... for a while when it start the engine
have you checked your fluid or is there any leaks.?!!
it will cost you around 50 max to get it fixed

race4life · #5 08-11-2006, 09:54 AM

i hear not a buzzing sound but when i make an u turn or a pretty deep curve there is a sound as if there is metal scraping with metal inside the steering, can actually feel the scraping through the steering wheel. for the reply that i got above.. how do i check if the power steering pump is working? there is no leak from the power steering.. do i need to get it checked by a mechanic?

ris00 · #6 08-11-2006, 10:33 AM

take it to a steering joint or a mechanic

dmitch · #7 08-11-2006, 10:46 AM

yah probably best 2 get it looked by a mech..

calais_304 · #8 08-11-2006, 01:06 PM

i have had this problem before, as others have said it's your p/steering pump that has had it.
the crunching/scraping noise you speak of, i have only ever had this happen when i ran out of p/steering fluid.

dmitch · #9 08-11-2006, 01:48 PM

mayb a slippin or loose belt... mayb as simple as old p/s fluid try changin the fluid.. wat colour is the fluid