Vauxhall Vectra Power Steering

[johnfrater]

the steering on car has seemed to packed up ,can steer but very heavy ,has anyone suffered similar problems and what course of action do i need to take.is it a simple problem or do i need a professional ,any advise much appreciated thks

[melv16]

Could be a drive belt that's snapped.

[TWR]

Ist check your fuses, it may be it's on a Electric Power Steering, If not, check power steering oil / belt.

[bhg481]

Many cars now have electric power steering, so there will not be a drive belt for it; I don't know about the Vectra. Conventional power steering has a fluid reservoir; if you can find one check the fluid level. If you can't it's probably electric and may need professional diagnosis.

[TWR]

A takes 10 mins to check your fuses, do the checks before you get ripped off.

[bhg481]

I think the bottom line, TWR, is that he needs to get his handbook out.

[TWR]

I agree, Most Vaux are on Electric Steering,I had a problem with a Zafria, Fuse had blown, 10min fix Bhj

[melv16]

Ignore my post. It's an electric/hydraulic system. Have you checked the fluid levels?

[ummmm]

My power steering stopped while I was driving. Very scary. Vauxhall Astra!

[TWR]

Try the f9 fuse, there may be 2 fuses to check.

[TWR]

Although it's very heavy to steer Ummmm, the car can get you home by that time you should enter Mrs Universe.