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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:34 pm |
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Joined: Oct 09, 2010 Posts: 7
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Location: UK
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My 206 HDI frequently has a steering problem. As I turn the wheel it feels like something grips it so it becomes really hard to turn. Often it needs to be forced round to unstick the wheel. This occurs at all speeds it seems and at any angle/rotation.
The dealer's taken a look twice and hasn't a clue.
I can't believe I'm the only 206 owner with this problem.
Can anyone help?
Thanks.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:13 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3666
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Location: Scotland
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Need to know what varient of HDi it is (DW, DV4, DV6...)
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'04 Obsidian Black 206 GTi 138 | |
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:59 pm |
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Joined: Oct 11, 2010 Posts: 393
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Location: Birmingham
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ive got a similar problem, my car seems to become slightly harder to turn once and a while, but try getting the timing belt changed, i know it sounds stupid but before my old one snapped it kept slipping off and n making t harder to steer
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:30 am |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2010 Posts: 1533
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Location: UK
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deebee wrote: |
ive got a similar problem, my car seems to become slightly harder to turn once and a while, but try getting the timing belt changed, i know it sounds stupid but before my old one snapped it kept slipping off and n making t harder to steer |
The timing belt should never ever "slip off" lol are you certain you dont mean aux belt.
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:34 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 1301
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Location: rochdale
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MrrNoName wrote: |
deebee wrote: |
ive got a similar problem, my car seems to become slightly harder to turn once and a while, but try getting the timing belt changed, i know it sounds stupid but before my old one snapped it kept slipping off and n making t harder to steer |
The timing belt should never ever "slip off" lol are you certain you dont mean aux belt. |
that would then mean loss of battery power, so could of been the power steering going
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:01 am |
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Joined: Oct 09, 2010 Posts: 7
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Location: UK
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G. wrote: |
Need to know what varient of HDi it is (DW, DV4, DV6...) |
It's the 206 GLX HDI Engine No starts DYGX... Does that help?
Thanks.
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:05 am |
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Joined: Oct 09, 2010 Posts: 7
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Location: UK
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The problem has existed for several years now but has become more frequent recently. The car has been worked on over the years by both a Peugeot dealer and a reputable local garage. So I don't think what I'm experiencing isn't due to some sudden, one-off event like a timing belt problem.
More thoughts anyone? Thanks.
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:17 am |
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Joined: Aug 01, 2011 Posts: 390
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Location: Bath UK
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Tricky but I think I'd check the track rod ends for stiffness, sometimes, holding the rod end whilst someone carefully moves the steering for you then you can feel it binding. Look for damaged boot covers on them that would allow water in
Make sure it's nothing obvious like car mat getting in the way
Other than that then i think I'd check for stiffness in the steering rack itself, maybe raise the front and turn the steering
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:57 am |
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Joined: Oct 09, 2010 Posts: 7
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Location: UK
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Thanks Deckchair5
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