V70: General - V70 stiff steering

Skinner · Oct 3rd, 2015, 08:32

Hello,

Looking for some help my V70 D5 2.4 2010 71k Volvo has stiff steering at low revs, if sitting stationary it's like you have no power steering, but put the foot down and give some revs it returns to normal lightness. Am thinking it might be the power steering pump on the way out but has anybody had the same problem??
Any help would be great.

Steve.

tt82 · Oct 3rd, 2015, 08:41

Yeah, it's an issue on these cars. Use the forum search facility and you'll find plenty of answers!

kenny · Oct 3rd, 2015, 10:26

Yes well known problem which I have suffered. Sorry but your pump is starting to fail, its caused by the power steering fluid reacting with the pipes. This causes the pipes to break up clogging the filter in the bottom of the reservoir. The restricted flow then causes the pump to fail.
You can't change the filter as it is part of the reservoir but some have found an improvement by cleaning or changing the reservoir. Some have changed the pump as well but these can be short term fixes the proper repair is changing the pump and pipes.
Mine was done under warranty so not sure of costs.

Oct 3rd, 2015, 08:32	#1
Skinner New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeen	V70 stiff steering Hello, Looking for some help my V70 D5 2.4 2010 71k Volvo has stiff steering at low revs, if sitting stationary it's like you have no power steering, but put the foot down and give some revs it returns to normal lightness. Am thinking it might be the power steering pump on the way out but has anybody had the same problem?? Any help would be great. Steve.

Oct 3rd, 2015, 08:41	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Yeah, it's an issue on these cars. Use the forum search facility and you'll find plenty of answers! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Oct 3rd, 2015, 10:26	#3
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	Yes well known problem which I have suffered. Sorry but your pump is starting to fail, its caused by the power steering fluid reacting with the pipes. This causes the pipes to break up clogging the filter in the bottom of the reservoir. The restricted flow then causes the pump to fail. You can't change the filter as it is part of the reservoir but some have found an improvement by cleaning or changing the reservoir. Some have changed the pump as well but these can be short term fixes the proper repair is changing the pump and pipes. Mine was done under warranty so not sure of costs.

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