Power Steering 'Failure'

[Anon]

Any idea where it is on a Roadster?

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, I missed this response.

On a Roadie the control unit is still under the breakdown kit in the passengers foot well.

[Dynamoo]

Oh yes.. this happened to me. They replaced the control unit and it didn't really do anything.. had to have a new steering rack fitted at the eye-watering price of £800!

The symptoms were pretty similar - when the steering was under load then it would shut down.. especially steering and braking, manoeuvring on gravel and then ultimately just going from lock-to-lock. The failure is progressive, so it seems to happen more and more.

[Saminarc]

Is it possible to fit a different steering wheel (e.g. Momo etc.) onto a Roadster?

[blackshaddow]

I have a similar problem on a roadster
Basecly from time to time when i steer right it feels like i dont have power steering but in the meenwhyle if i steer to the left it steers smooth and easy exacley as i have power steering.
Another thing if i release the steering wheel when this happens it steers to the left as i would have a flat tyre front left.
It does not dooing all the time i notice aometimes is ok does not pull left at all.
Notice when i push the breake it comes back to normal

[137699]

This forum barely has any roadster owners left.
You should get yourself registered on www.theroadster.net and ask this question on there.

[Heinkeljb]

Same thing can happen if you have a sticking brake cylinder on the front left hand wheel.

John