A Couple of Problemo's? VS acclaim

[TiTaN2]

gday!
i have a couple of problems ive notice with my VS lately
when i turn on the car, it makes a sort of "water dripping" noise, any suggestions?
also when i steer fully, it makes a realy rough sound towards the end of the rotation?
and i just recently installed a new car battery, but the battery light is still on?
any help would be fanatasic cheers!

 

[stinky]

Hey TiTaN2

Can't say that i know what the problem is, but i think you've got the same problem that i have with my VS, which means you're not alone.

Under full steering, it sounds rough and feels very heavy too.....and occasionally i get a nice loud BANG! noise when im close to full-lock.

Maybe it has something to do with the power steering pump, but i've had a new one installed recently, so i don't see how that would be the problem in my case.

 

[Hytes]

Heya TiTaN2, not too sure what the first problem would be ... the second problem would most likely be related to your power-steering pump ... how's your power-steering fluid level? The third problem would be either the bushes, regulator or the entire alternator not holding it's charge. I too experienced this problem two days ago ... put a new battery in ... the battery light was still on ... had terminal shutdown happen to the car that night ... put a reconditioned alternator in this morning ... took it for a spin, problem fixed ... battery light was off

 

[Jon Z]

Yeh, I seem to have the same problem with my steering. I checked the fluid level and all so it might be the pump. Could it be the steering rack at all?? as mine also has a bit of a clunk when i corner faster than average, any advice would be awesome.

Cheers

Jon Z

 

[death-from-above]

You guys arent ever going to full lock are you? Because this will damage your power steering rack and pump. Just ease back from full lock a little, the last bit wont change how tight your turn is anyway.

 

[Jon Z]

I never go to full lock for that reason, but slightly b4 it clunks a bit and jus wondering what anyone might think it is, is it more likely the pump or the rack?


Cheers

Jon Z

 

[Cowz]

doesnt help dry steering either...i notice when in a position forced to do that... that similar circumstance will occur

 

[Jon Z]

could it be my struts as its mainly when cornering harder or on bumps so i was wondering if its possible that the struts need replacing?



Jon Z