Steering Not right - Advice please

[bobak]

Hi Guys,
I did post a thread not so long ago about some electrical issues and I thought this fell under them. I replaced my battery and fixed the starting and stereo - although Coolant and Brake Fluid Warnings come on every morning still for no reason.

Anyway - My steering is still a bit dodgy. I thought it was maybe not enough power to the pump, but the new battery seems to be working fine. Let me describe what happens and I would really appreciate your thoughts on what it may be before I save up and take it to be looked at.

When i turn left my steering feels a little light and for example if i am doing about 30mph in a corner at half turn, the steering judders and feels like it either wants to fight back to being straight or full lock, which is a bit un-nerving. When i turn right, it feels a little heavy, but this could be in contrast. I have had the issue for about a month or so and it doesnt seem to cause any major problems day to day other than scare me in corners. Once, the power steering totally switched off and i had to turn the car off and on to get it back, but I wasnt sure if that was the dead battery. The problem feels mechanical, but then I am not a mechanic.

Any advise on what it may be? My initial thought it steering boot (if there is one)
Thanks,
Bob

PS sorry if it sounds a bit vague, please ask anything that might help your conclusion

 

[Turbo Joe]

Hi mate tbh it sounds lyk u steering rack is knackerd if ur fighting it all the time and its doing what u say it is then thats the first port of call to try hope that helped

 

[bobak]

thanks for the response - i am DESPERATELY hoping its not the steering rack as SEAT quoted me £500 just for the part.

If it is, does anyone know where to get one thats not so expensive?

 

[daves ibiza]

try gazcuprablk hes breaking a black ibiza cupra

have a look at forsale section

 

[bobak]

Took it to SEAT today. Had it plugged in and an engineer took a look. No errors at all. He said he thinks its the Power Steering Rack and to replace including parts and labour would be about £800....!!!

Anyone know where to get a good aftermarket steering rack. I tried eurocarparts - dont sell them. Id prefer not a breakers as its a big job and I dont want something going in that I dont know whether it works or not

 

[thegrimleaper]

I know this is an old post, but did you find out what was the problem afterwards? As I/m getting a sort of similar feeling with my sterring wheel!