Hi all,

Today my power steering pump has started to fail....when stationary with the engine at idle the steering is very very heavy, its as if the engine was switched off but if I rev it a bit it gets a little easier and then whilst driving at normal speeds its feels almost fine. Parking is very difficult

It makes very loud whining noises when turning the steering. There is plenty of fluid and the belt is not slipping so I think the pump is failing?

I just wanted to get your thoughts on this...I do not think it could be anything in the rack.

Does anyone know what other cars the Q4 pump is shared with?

I guess replacement involves the removal of the inlet plenum? Not a job I enjoy...might part with some money for John Day to fix this one