Gabster118
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- VX Berlina SII V6 3.8L
Hey guys,
I have an issue with the power steering in my VX (Ecotec V6).
It has gotten worse recently, basically when I'm not moving, the power steering is near dead, I essentially cannot move the wheels.
WHen I'm travelling slowly (5kmh) it struggles, and is a pain to move. As you can imagine, parking has become an absolute &*$% and reverse parallel parking is near impossible.
I also found, that when I do something 'silly', such as full lock and then floor the gas, The power steering will just conk out and die.
If I then leave the car off for a bit or continue driving it will slowly revive itself.
No issues when travelling at speeds, its just when barely moving that it seriously struggles and also makes this 'groaning' noise.
What may be the issue? I think that I may just need a new pump? I will get it checked out, but perhaps someone knows for sure and that will save me some $$$ if I can do it myself.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks.
I have an issue with the power steering in my VX (Ecotec V6).
It has gotten worse recently, basically when I'm not moving, the power steering is near dead, I essentially cannot move the wheels.
WHen I'm travelling slowly (5kmh) it struggles, and is a pain to move. As you can imagine, parking has become an absolute &*$% and reverse parallel parking is near impossible.
I also found, that when I do something 'silly', such as full lock and then floor the gas, The power steering will just conk out and die.
If I then leave the car off for a bit or continue driving it will slowly revive itself.
No issues when travelling at speeds, its just when barely moving that it seriously struggles and also makes this 'groaning' noise.
What may be the issue? I think that I may just need a new pump? I will get it checked out, but perhaps someone knows for sure and that will save me some $$$ if I can do it myself.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks.