Possible power steering problem

[lebb2017]

Fun and games today
Steering has felt heavy at low speeds recently so sorted all the air in the tyres today. But at the same time orange warning light appeared on the dash.
Now the steering is sounding noisy and creaky. Fluid looks low so got some from Halfords - after the system couldn’t say what to use the helpful guy behind the counter googled and found an answer on this very forum So I hope MVCHF central hydraulic fluid is right!

I’ve also ordered a carista to arrive tomorrow so I have some sort of heads up before I try to find a garage I might trust. Any idea from anyone local to Aylesbury of a good garage? Van is just about due a service as well

 

[Dm85]

Had a bit of a nightmare with power steering. A noticeable vibration especially at cold start in the morning when manouveeing and engine vibrations felt in steering wheel at idle. . Also had VW say it’s normal which seems to be a theme….even tho it wasn’t present for 3 years! Changed the pump, didn’t do anything to help maybe slightly better…noticed the high pressure hose had a weep from the crimp changed that and no difference. But reading on line the return line from the rack runs along the back of the sub frame. And I took a video and seen it vibrating/pulsating
at idle. So as a test I wrapped it in pipe insulation and the vibration was almost gone! Next step is to replace the return hose from rack. I’m hopeful I’ve found the issue. But worried it could be the rack as a final last resort. I have ramps so could get under the van and even squeezing the hose it felt very weak. Hoping when I change it it’s all resolved been a bit stressful.

 

[Cuffy]

Fun and games today
Steering has felt heavy at low speeds recently so sorted all the air in the tyres today. But at the same time orange warning light appeared on the dash.
Now the steering is sounding noisy and creaky. Fluid looks low so got some from Halfords - after the system couldn’t say what to use the helpful guy behind the counter googled and found an answer on this very forum So I hope MVCHF central hydraulic fluid is right!

I’ve also ordered a carista to arrive tomorrow so I have some sort of heads up before I try to find a garage I might trust. Any idea from anyone local to Aylesbury of a good garage? Van is just about due a service as well

Check around the gators for any excess fluid/drips on the steering rack.
One option is to put a pin p***k in them to see if there is fluid inside.
I had a similar issue last year and unfortunately the steering rack was goosed, fingers crossed it isn't that as it was an expensive repair.

 

[roadtripper]

If the fluid is looking low checked the lines for leaks, if fluid is getting out air could be getting in and that was the cause of a recent power steering thread:

Intermittent power steering failure

I have read every post but I cannot find anybody describing the same problems I am having. Hopefully, someone will have some advice for me. The van is a 2016 T6 Euro5 T32 LWB 4Motion Startline 140 manual CAAC. I had the cambelt, water pump and alternator changed on the van by a local garage...

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Also in looking for that I found a thread that turned out to be the pump that sounds like similar symptoms to the ones you describe:

Groaning and stiff steering

Just wanted to double check what the VGM Assistance mechanic said about an issue with my van. Issue: When reversing into a driveway the steering become quite stiff and made a groaning noise so called the AA who sent out a 3rd party who said it was the pump and to call AA back in the morning to...

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