Steering vibrates when stationary

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Peter Bennell, Sep 12, 2006.

  1. Peter Bennell

    Peter Bennell Guest

    Hello
    Volvo 940 1994 power steering.

    Steering wheel and road wheels vibrate strongly when the car is stationary
    or moving slowly if the steering wheel is moved from the straight ahead
    position.

    The effect is much worse when the brake pedal is pressed.

    Anyone got any ideas what is causing this?

    Thanks
     
    Peter Bennell, Sep 12, 2006
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  2. Peter Bennell

    Gary Heston Guest

    Check the fluid reservoir; it's probably low.


    Gary
     
    Gary Heston, Sep 13, 2006
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  3. Peter Bennell

    Peter K L Milnes Guest

    Power steering rack needs a thorough check for clean fluid and leaks from
    the rack. it then either needs replacement (£130 exchange from G,S&F or
    Eurocarparts) or resetting to original spec. The other problem could be the
    steering pump is wearing out.

    All the best, Peter.

    700/900/90 Register Keeper,
    Volvo Owners Club (UK).
     
    Peter K L Milnes, Sep 13, 2006
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  4. Peter Bennell

    hjsjms Guest

    If the steering fluid has never been flushed, then the pump or the rack
    seals are probably going. But check the obvious first...see if there
    is enough fluid in the reservoir.
     
    hjsjms, Sep 14, 2006
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