really stiff steering??

[kerb]

What could the fault be ?
i've read in the manual it could be i need a new power steering belt ?
can someone else enlighten me before i buy one?

 

[Budgie]

To check if the power steering's working, put the key in and turn to the notch you can move the wheel without the steering lock coming on. Put pressure on the wheel and start the car. When the pump kicks in, you should feel a 'kick' in the wheel, and the steering will get lighter.

If it's not working, check the power steering fluid level.

Is your air con working? Air con and PAS work off the same belt, iirc.

 

[kerb]

To check if the power steering's working, put the key in and turn to the notch you can move the wheel without the steering lock coming on. Put pressure on the wheel and start the car. When the pump kicks in, you should feel a 'kick' in the wheel, and the steering will get lighter.

If it's not working, check the power steering fluid level.

Is your air con working? Air con and PAS work off the same belt, iirc.

there is no where to put power steering fluid though, i've read that it's just electrical in the clio i have? i've looked over the engine and can't find no resevoir for it.

 

[Budgie]

O Rly? Ph1 172 definitely has PAS resevoir.

Top right of the engine bay as facing. Next to the coolant resevoir.

 

[kerb]

i have a renault clio dynamique mate, 04 plate, not a sport yet

 

[franx]

Budgie just "budged"

no need for belts then , when having an electric one. Sorry, that's all i can say to help. Perhaps a fuse ?

 

[kerb]

ill go and check the fuses now. nothing else to do lol i hope it is.

 

[kerb]

cheers franx!!! just put a new fuse in and shes working a treat!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[franx]

that saved you a visit to the stealers ! :approve: fixed costing a couple of pennies, that's great