Power Steering?

[Phil Betts]

Hello all in Berlingo World lol,
I have a 02 multispace 18D which is my first Berlingo so that in mind I wanted to ask a general question,
Is the power steering on these heavy or is my motor on its way out as when I turn the steering wheel when I'm standstill it's like there's No power steering at all as it doesn't even make the straining noises that some cars make when u hit full lock, 

Now that said I can feel it does work a little when moving but only half a turn (180') after that it's really hard and I'm a big lad but even I struggle 

Please all thoughts welcome,
Cheers, Phil 

[polar]

Hi Phil does not sound right mate but to find the problem may be a process of elimination it could be anything from collapsed strut bearings to a worn pump.

[Phil Betts]

Cool, I think I may change the pump first n see how I get on from there

[glastry]

Hello all in Berlingo World lol,
I have a 02 multispace 18D which is my first Berlingo so that in mind I wanted to ask a general question,
Is the power steering on these heavy or is my motor on its way out as when I turn the steering wheel when I'm standstill it's like there's No power steering at all as it doesn't even make the straining noises that some cars make when u hit full lock, 

Now that said I can feel it does work a little when moving but only half a turn (180') after that it's really hard and I'm a big lad but even I struggle 

Please all thoughts welcome,
Cheers, Phil 

I have same van

[glastry]

There a couple of things to try before you go replacing the pump. Have you jacked up the front to see if the steering turned freely?the steering knuckle is probably worth a look.also the lower ball joints can be worth a look.
And of course
the power steering fluid level. Good luck

[Phil Betts]

There a couple of things to try before you go replacing the pump.  Have you jacked up the front to see if the steering turned freely?the steering knuckle is probably worth a look.also the lower ball joints  can be worth a look.
And of course
the power steering fluid level. Good luck

Hiya Glastry,
I have checked the fluid level and that's still on max with no sight of any leaks but I've not had it jacked up yet to check it as I wanted to see if there were any common faults with this before hand so I know what to look for as I'm off work next week and going to get this sorted,

Really appreciate your help n advice

[ians_lingo]

As mentioned,check the lower steering column joint,just where it pops out of the bulkhead behind the engine, mine was getting really hard to turn at times,reached down from the d/side wing and sprayed with WD and the effect was amazing,did that a few days,1400/1500 miles,then put some oil on,spot on now mate ....

[Phil Betts]

As mentioned,check the lower steering column joint,just where it pops out of the bulkhead behind the engine, mine was getting really hard to turn at times,reached down from the d/side wing and sprayed with WD and the effect was amazing,did that a few days,1400/1500 miles,then put some oil on,spot on now mate ....

Superb ians_lingo I will defo give that a go firstly, 

Cheers for your help, really appreciate it!

Many Thanks,
Phil

[cancunia]

Just came across this thread from a search. My '04 2.0HDi (M59) with 114k miles steering has occasional problems while driving that feels something like the Power Steering is not 100% working so sometimes it's a bit stiffer to turn than other times. It can happen when driving slowy or fast. There are no fluid leaks that I can see, and I replaced the fluid in the reservoir in case it was simply getting old. The new fluid makes some difference so maybe a flush of the system would help but if so how's best to do that?
How does the power steering get activated, is there a solenoid or something? I'll take a look at the steering column joint mentioned above just in case.
Thanks