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Captain_Rightfoot
30th December 2007, 12:03 PM
Our 05 Def 110 seems to be getting heavier in the steering. I'm not sure if I've gotten used to other cars or it's actually not working so well.

I do think it's getting quite heavy now to the point where you know you're working to turn the wheel, and I don't remember this being the case. I noted it on Fraser IS and in the local streets.

I've checked the tyre pressures and the fluid res. I'm also conscious not to leave it on full lock for more than 40 secs (as per the manual).

Can anyone tell me is this symptomatic of any known problem? The car is still under warranty so I'm sure LR will cover the repair but I was hoping I could go there with a heads up on what it might be.

Thanks :)
Bushie
30th December 2007, 02:09 PM
Check the universal at the end of the steering column - it may be siezed.



Martyn
Captain_Rightfoot
31st December 2007, 02:00 PM
Check the universal at the end of the steering column - it may be siezed.



Martyn
I know the one and it looks pretty shiny. I'll spray some CRC on it.

Any other ideas?
andrew e
1st January 2008, 11:40 AM
Any other ideas?


Yeah, drive a 2a for a week, then get back into the 110. never complain about steering again:)


Is it making any noise apart from when its on full lock?
Captain_Rightfoot
1st January 2008, 11:43 AM
Yeah, drive a 2a for a week, then get back into the 110. never complain about steering again:)


Is it making any noise apart from when its on full lock?

Nope.. no noises other than all the usual ones :p

It also feels a tad wooden... ie if you turn it it kind of feels as though you're pushing some resistance... like the assistance is running out. :(
crump
1st January 2008, 01:16 PM
Try your steering damper, mine dropped its guts and the symptoms were the same as you describe.
abaddonxi
1st January 2008, 01:21 PM
Hmm, heavy and wooden.

Aren't driving the Christmas presents around, are you?

Sounds like a job for the Toy Mechanic.

Cheers
Simon
Captain_Rightfoot
1st January 2008, 05:15 PM
Try your steering damper, mine dropped its guts and the symptoms were the same as you describe.
They did replace that a while back but that one could get up :)
andrew e
1st January 2008, 06:39 PM
They did replace that a while back but that one could get up :)

remove it and drive around the block, see if there is any difference. Yes its safe before you ask.