Power Stering Fliud Check How Easy

BIG GAZ_8 · 31-12-2007, 20:20

Hi I have noiced the power steering going heavy on start up but then clearing. However today my warning light came on. I park on a slight incline and the ps light comes on then clears when on the level which is pointing to power loss.

Can someone tell me how easy is it to check the level. I have searched the forum and I believe you have to remove the battery. I have no problem doing this but will it wipe out my settings etc.

My car is a 2000 1.4v comfort.

Thanks in advanced GAZ.

yegnold · 31-12-2007, 20:22

It's unlikely to be the power assisted steering oil level, far more likely to be either:

a) A faulty power assisted steering sensor (common fault)
or
b) A battery on it's way out...

If your lights flicker occasionally when driving, it's most likely to be the faulty steering sensor...

garethw · 31-12-2007, 20:46

Correct the reservoir (and the pump) live under the battery.
So you need to disconnect the battery and remove it to gain access to the filler.
The dipstick is on the lid.
Worth a try but any major leakage is bad news as it means a fault in the pipe work or rack.
Typically if the pump is on the way out the warning light starts to come on sooner and sooner in your journey.
What mileage have you covered ?
Wide wheels may put a bit more strain on it too.

Cheers

G.

BIG GAZ_8 · 01-01-2008, 14:08

Thanks for the replies

The car has done 55k and i am runing on 16 inch wheels.

I tend to think its the sensor given the cars age. But cant do the replacement as I have very little tools.

Does anyone know a good non frnachise VAG garage in the St Helens/ Wigan area. I have seen the signs for one in Haydock but dont know much about it.

Dont mind paying out for a good job.

31-12-2007, 20:20	#1
BIG GAZ_8 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Power Stering Fliud Check How Easy Hi I have noiced the power steering going heavy on start up but then clearing. However today my warning light came on. I park on a slight incline and the ps light comes on then clears when on the level which is pointing to power loss. Can someone tell me how easy is it to check the level. I have searched the forum and I believe you have to remove the battery. I have no problem doing this but will it wipe out my settings etc. My car is a 2000 1.4v comfort. Thanks in advanced GAZ. __________________ My first car - 2000 Fabia Confort 1.4 running on 16 inch VRS wheels.

31-12-2007, 20:22	#2
yegnold Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Herefordshire, Worcestershire Posts: 538 Thanks: 57 Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Power Stering Fliud Check How Easy It's unlikely to be the power assisted steering oil level, far more likely to be either: a) A faulty power assisted steering sensor (common fault) or b) A battery on it's way out... If your lights flicker occasionally when driving, it's most likely to be the faulty steering sensor... __________________ Ed Calculate approximate car running costs here \| Support Briskoda & Join Freedom! I drive a Corrida Red 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS

31-12-2007, 20:46	#3
garethw Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradford Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Power Stering Fliud Check How Easy Correct the reservoir (and the pump) live under the battery. So you need to disconnect the battery and remove it to gain access to the filler. The dipstick is on the lid. Worth a try but any major leakage is bad news as it means a fault in the pipe work or rack. Typically if the pump is on the way out the warning light starts to come on sooner and sooner in your journey. What mileage have you covered ? Wide wheels may put a bit more strain on it too. Cheers G. __________________ FABIA 1.9SDi 100,000 FABIA 1.9TDI 17,100 Last edited by garethw; 31-12-2007 at 20:53.

01-01-2008, 14:08	#4
BIG GAZ_8 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Power Stering Fliud Check How Easy Thanks for the replies The car has done 55k and i am runing on 16 inch wheels. I tend to think its the sensor given the cars age. But cant do the replacement as I have very little tools. Does anyone know a good non frnachise VAG garage in the St Helens/ Wigan area. I have seen the signs for one in Haydock but dont know much about it. Dont mind paying out for a good job. __________________ My first car - 2000 Fabia Confort 1.4 running on 16 inch VRS wheels.

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