Furby vRS - faulty power steering???

Dinz · 04-07-2005, 18:39

My 2005 05 furby vRS has developed a weird feeling to the steering.

When the wheel is turned more than 10/15 degrees (either way) it seems to hit a 'barrier' which then takes a fair amount of effort to go beyond, and then the steering lightens-up and goes back to normal? the tyres are fine and there's no obvious tracking issues (other than a slight pull to the left which, from what i've read on here, is quite common)

It doesn't seem to happen below 15mph but it's very strong above 30/40mph.

I have booked it in at my dealer for a check-up but I was wondering if anybody else has/had the same problem or if anyone has any suggestions?

All help appreciated,

cheers.

Tom_vRS · 04-07-2005, 18:46

I certainly don't experience this - although I do get the slight "pull to the left" you mention...

My monies on the tracking being out.

Lummox · 04-07-2005, 20:58

Sounds like a problem with the PAS pump to me.

MikeW · 05-07-2005, 06:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I certainly don't experience this - although I do get the slight "pull to the left" you mention...

My monies on the tracking being out.

So, this pull to the left is quite normal then? It's just every car i've ever had (of various makes and models) has always pulled to the left, anybody know why this is?

sharkrider · 05-07-2005, 10:45

I had a similar fault on the steering of my old saxo, the pump had gone

mcbunny · 05-07-2005, 10:55

usually pull to the left is shorter drive shaft on that side as its the gearbox side

JBS Auto Design · 05-07-2005, 11:01

I always thought that the slight pull to the left was down to the natural camber of the road so ease rain pooring away to the side of the road.
When I was learning for the DAS on bikes thats what my instructor told me.
Thats why you dont drive so close to the kerb.
But hey he was an idiot

As for the problem , yes could be the pump or low fluid?

Dinz · 07-07-2005, 20:42

My car went in to Lightcliffe Skoda (Halifax) on Wednesday and it turns out the problem was a low level of steering rack oil! they also set the power steering correctly as it's been on the wrong setting since it was new! Oh well, problem solved, she's now handling better than ever

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

ScoobyChris · 07-07-2005, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBS Auto Design

I always thought that the slight pull to the left was down to the natural camber of the road so ease rain pooring away to the side of the road.

I think this is true to an extent, but over the same roads, my Mondy doesn't pull to the left at all whereas my Fabia pulled quite noticeably, despite the tracking being spot on, etc.

Chris

RichVRSEnvy · 07-07-2005, 21:43

There was also a rumour that the pull to the left was so that if you fell asleep at the wheel, you didnt fly off into oncoming traffic, but that has a hint of urban myth about it tbh.

Grubb · 07-07-2005, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichVRSEnvy

There was also a rumour that the pull to the left was so that if you fell asleep at the wheel, you didnt fly off into oncoming traffic, but that has a hint of urban myth about it tbh.

Instead you just drive into a load of houses and parked cars .........

bryand · 07-07-2005, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichVRSEnvy

There was also a rumour that the pull to the left was so that if you fell asleep at the wheel, you didnt fly off into oncoming traffic, but that has a hint of urban myth about it tbh.

That would imply that on left hand drive cars, the steering would pull to the right...
Any of our continental members care to comment?

04-07-2005, 18:39	#1
Dinz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Furby vRS - faulty power steering??? My 2005 05 furby vRS has developed a weird feeling to the steering. When the wheel is turned more than 10/15 degrees (either way) it seems to hit a 'barrier' which then takes a fair amount of effort to go beyond, and then the steering lightens-up and goes back to normal? the tyres are fine and there's no obvious tracking issues (other than a slight pull to the left which, from what i've read on here, is quite common) It doesn't seem to happen below 15mph but it's very strong above 30/40mph. I have booked it in at my dealer for a check-up but I was wondering if anybody else has/had the same problem or if anyone has any suggestions? All help appreciated, cheers. __________________

04-07-2005, 18:46	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,122 Thanks: 626 Thanked 382 Times in 263 Posts	I certainly don't experience this - although I do get the slight "pull to the left" you mention... My monies on the tracking being out. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,885 Thanks: 22 Thanked 667 Times in 562 Posts	Sounds like a problem with the PAS pump to me. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services Cupra Console Bushes Servicing Modifications PM for information

05-07-2005, 10:45	#5
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05-07-2005, 11:01	#7
JBS Auto Design Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central UK Posts: 913 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I always thought that the slight pull to the left was down to the natural camber of the road so ease rain pooring away to the side of the road. When I was learning for the DAS on bikes thats what my instructor told me. Thats why you dont drive so close to the kerb. But hey he was an idiot As for the problem , yes could be the pump or low fluid?

07-07-2005, 20:42	#8
Dinz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My car went in to Lightcliffe Skoda (Halifax) on Wednesday and it turns out the problem was a low level of steering rack oil! they also set the power steering correctly as it's been on the wrong setting since it was new! Oh well, problem solved, she's now handling better than ever Thanks to everyone for the replies. __________________

07-07-2005, 21:43	#10
RichVRSEnvy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There was also a rumour that the pull to the left was so that if you fell asleep at the wheel, you didnt fly off into oncoming traffic, but that has a hint of urban myth about it tbh.

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