Hi All,

I bought a Y-reg Corsa a few months back and I have noticed a problem with
the steering which seems to be getting worse. When turning the wheel left,
there is no problem and it feels very light. But when turning right, there
is resistance on the steering and occasionally it will stick in one
position, meaning i have to yank it quite hard to release it.

I was wondering if anybody knows of this problem?

I'm trying to avoid taking it to a garage and having to pay loads for
replacement parts if there is a quick fix for this.

Thanks in advance,

Martin

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> I was wondering if anybody knows of this problem?


If it's got power steering, then I'm sorry to say it sounds like your
rack's dying.

-- 
Skipweasel.
Ivor Cutler - "Never knowingly understood."

"Martin B"  wrote in message 
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> Hi All,
>
> I bought a Y-reg Corsa a few months back and I have noticed a problem with
> the steering which seems to be getting worse. When turning the wheel left,
> there is no problem and it feels very light. But when turning right, there
> is resistance on the steering and occasionally it will stick in one
> position, meaning i have to yank it quite hard to release it.
>
> I was wondering if anybody knows of this problem?
>
> I'm trying to avoid taking it to a garage and having to pay loads for
> replacement parts if there is a quick fix for this.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Martin


I'm guessing it's the latest style Corsa.
If it is, the valves failing in the Electric-Hydraulic Power Steering unit 
is a known fault (turns one way fine, but not the other). The unit is 
mounted on the bottom off the steering column, and is a sealed unit.]
I've never replaced one, so can't comment on cost/difficulty.

"Martin B"  wrote in message 
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> Hi All,
>
> I bought a Y-reg Corsa a few months back and I have noticed a problem with
> the steering which seems to be getting worse. When turning the wheel left,
> there is no problem and it feels very light. But when turning right, there
> is resistance on the steering and occasionally it will stick in one
> position, meaning i have to yank it quite hard to release it.
>
> I was wondering if anybody knows of this problem?
>
> I'm trying to avoid taking it to a garage and having to pay loads for
> replacement parts if there is a quick fix for this.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Martin


The power column is packing up, they are about 350 pounds.

mrcheerful

"Moray Cuthill"  wrote in message 
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>
> I'm guessing it's the latest style Corsa.
> If it is, the valves failing in the Electric-Hydraulic Power Steering unit 
> is a known fault (turns one way fine, but not the other). The unit is 
> mounted on the bottom off the steering column, and is a sealed unit.]
> I've never replaced one, so can't comment on cost/difficulty.
>


Yes, it is the latest style. Thanks for your help.

Martin

"mrcheerful ."  wrote in message 
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>

>
> The power column is packing up, they are about 350 pounds.
>
> mrcheerful
>



Thanks for your help, i'm glad to have an rough price in my head now.

Martin