Two days ago whilst pulling in to a parking bay, i noticed the steering go really heavy and kind of judder! I was a bit 'shocked', but you know, passed it off, lol

 

This is my wife car, so asked her if she'd felt anything, a dumb look came my way...

 

Anyway, i've driven it a few more times now (whilst my T4 is off the road) and noticed this happen on different occasions...

 

When changing direction, there's a real resistance to the steering.

 

When braking it nearly becomes impossible to steer! Almost crashed this morning, as i braked, went to steer and pretty much couldn't!

 

When you pull up, if your'e turning and braking, you feel a judder (kind of like ABS), and it's really heavy to turn.

 

There's no problem with the steering centring...

 

I thought maybe the fluid was low, not checked it since we bought the car, 6 months ago! Couldn't see a reservoir in the bay....

 

Ideas and thought welcome.

 

 

Steering fluid low ? Brake fluid low ? Faulty pump or a leak in the system ? Belt tight ? All things to check

Check battery voltage before and after starting engine.

I thought maybe the fluid was low, not checked it since we bought the car, 6 months ago! Couldn't see a reservoir in the bay....

As Wino says, possibly battery voltage. The reservoir is sat under the battery, which you have to remove for access. I had a similar problem of heavy steering when turning through a down hill left hand bend, but this was down to low PS fluid level.

Cheers All.

 

I'll have a ganders tomorrow.

 

Don't stop the suggestions though, if anyone else has any other thoughts.