C70: - Groaning on turn after long hot run

porkfin · Aug 21st, 2011, 12:43

I've just come back from driving my 03 c70 to Sorrento. Awesome experience, particularly putting the top down and driving over the alps.
Aside from the usual starting problems,which got worse in the heat (I must try cleaning the immobiliser ring connections) I had a rather odd problem. After a long run in the heat, the steering would start to groan on full lock. It didn't sound like rubbing. The next morning, when it was cool, everything would be fine. And since coming back to the UK it's fine too, so I'm not too concerned. Just curious.
Anyone got any thoughts?

mikealder · Aug 21st, 2011, 12:46

Check to see how worn the steering lock stops are or if one has dropped off - Mike

porkfin · Aug 22nd, 2011, 21:40

Thanks - I'll look.

Luxobarge · Aug 23rd, 2011, 09:44

I always groan after a long run.....

Seriously - check the power steering fluid when it's hot (and also when it's cold for that matter) - I've had cars make a groaning noise on full lock when the level's been low.

october37 · Aug 23rd, 2011, 11:13

Could be that the Power Steering Fluid needs changed, it tends to collect water like brake fluid and should be changed occasionaly. I have had that problem in the past and changing the fluid cured it. Its a simple DIY job if you are able to do it yourself, the steering hydraulics are self bleeding.

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Keith 55reg V70se D5 AWD Geartronic

k1nty · Aug 26th, 2011, 13:02

your pas fluid return elbow has fell off,it will be in the bottom of the reservoir.it can be cleaned and stuck back on or replace reservoir.

Aug 21st, 2011, 12:43	#1
porkfin New Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2016 13:39 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hartley Wintney	Groaning on turn after long hot run I've just come back from driving my 03 c70 to Sorrento. Awesome experience, particularly putting the top down and driving over the alps. Aside from the usual starting problems,which got worse in the heat (I must try cleaning the immobiliser ring connections) I had a rather odd problem. After a long run in the heat, the steering would start to groan on full lock. It didn't sound like rubbing. The next morning, when it was cool, everything would be fine. And since coming back to the UK it's fine too, so I'm not too concerned. Just curious. Anyone got any thoughts?

Aug 23rd, 2011, 09:44	#4
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:38 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	I always groan after a long run..... Seriously - check the power steering fluid when it's hot (and also when it's cold for that matter) - I've had cars make a groaning noise on full lock when the level's been low. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Aug 26th, 2011, 13:02	#6
k1nty New Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2011 15:49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: durham	your pas fluid return elbow has fell off,it will be in the bottom of the reservoir.it can be cleaned and stuck back on or replace reservoir. __________________ 99 v70 t5 black manual

Aug 21st, 2011, 12:46	#2
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Check to see how worn the steering lock stops are or if one has dropped off - Mike

Aug 22nd, 2011, 21:40	#3
porkfin New Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2016 13:39 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hartley Wintney	Thanks - I'll look.

Aug 23rd, 2011, 11:13	#5
october37 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 13:24 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Whitehaven	Could be that the Power Steering Fluid needs changed, it tends to collect water like brake fluid and should be changed occasionaly. I have had that problem in the past and changing the fluid cured it. Its a simple DIY job if you are able to do it yourself, the steering hydraulics are self bleeding. _________________________________ Keith 55reg V70se D5 AWD Geartronic

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