s80 power steering

arsenal · Jun 12th, 2013, 10:44

hi all i have a s80 2007 with steering problems. basically the steering loses its power steering. i have replaced the pump and rack to no avail, so the problem is still there. ive been told to have the servo relay looked at, problem is i have no idea where it is. i was told to look near the brake pedals but i cant see any relays there. anyone have any ideas where it could be
thanks

kenny · Jun 13th, 2013, 17:11

hi, when you say the power steering is not working, how bad is it?

I am buying a v70 and it is at a Volvo dealership getting the steering fixed before i pick it up.

When i test drove the car the steering felt fine until i tried to do a U turn and it felt really stiff. it is also stiff if you try to turn the wheel full lock when standing still but as long as the car is moving even slightly it feels fine.

If this is along the lines of what you are getting i can let you know what they find once i get it back.

arsenal · Jun 13th, 2013, 20:05

yes thats exactly what im getting. driving the car is perfect but at almost standstill or when the car is standstill its a nightmare. really stiff and feels like there is no power steering

steve... · Jun 14th, 2013, 10:21

There was a recall on the 2007 power steering, to re-route the reservoir pipe as pressure could build up apparently. You get a new reservoir and pipework. There was also a recall on the racks as they leaked, I'd go to a dealer and see if yours has been done.

arsenal · Jun 14th, 2013, 21:52

yes i read about the recall but volvo say it does not effect my car. my car is the new shape s80 but 56 plate december 2006, i woul dhave thought the recall would be for these vechles aswel but volvo say no. they tested the rack to see if there was any iron in it but there was none, meaning rack was ok. i thought it would be the pump then and had that changed but to no avail, but this was done elesewhere and not from volvo.

kenny · Jun 17th, 2013, 19:00

well i got a call from the dealer i am buting the v70 from. it is in a volvo dealership who have just phoned to say it needs a new steering rack and wait for it, Volvo are covering all costs under an extended warranty.

It is a 57 plate with 45000 miles and a full volvo history

arsenal · Jun 18th, 2013, 20:57

the news i didnt want lol. anyway rang volvo to get a price on the new rack, quoted as £750+vat without any labour lol. just cant win either way
your lucky you have the extended warranty

kenny · Jun 18th, 2013, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by arsenal

the news i didnt want lol. anyway rang volvo to get a price on the new rack, quoted as £750+vat without any labour lol. just cant win either way
your lucky you have the extended warranty

I don't have an extended warranty.

I am buying this from an independant garage, i noticed the steering was not right on the test drive. They agreed with me that the steering is not right and agreed to sort it before i collect. They then put it into the local volvo main dealer, they found the rack was faulty and contacted Volvo UK, it is Volvo UK that are paying for a new rack under warranty, the car is a 57 plate with 45000 miles and a full volvo history.

arsenal · Jun 18th, 2013, 21:20

oh i see. mines done around 95k so theres no chance of me getting any luck with volvo

kenny · Jun 20th, 2013, 17:37

well new rack fitted and it's is still the same!

watch this space.

Jun 12th, 2013, 10:44	#1
arsenal New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 08:22 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bedford	s80 power steering hi all i have a s80 2007 with steering problems. basically the steering loses its power steering. i have replaced the pump and rack to no avail, so the problem is still there. ive been told to have the servo relay looked at, problem is i have no idea where it is. i was told to look near the brake pedals but i cant see any relays there. anyone have any ideas where it could be thanks

Jun 14th, 2013, 10:21	#4
steve... Junior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2013 15:17 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London	There was a recall on the 2007 power steering, to re-route the reservoir pipe as pressure could build up apparently. You get a new reservoir and pipework. There was also a recall on the racks as they leaked, I'd go to a dealer and see if yours has been done. __________________ Modifications: Fresh diesel every few weeks

Jun 17th, 2013, 19:00	#6
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	well i got a call from the dealer i am buting the v70 from. it is in a volvo dealership who have just phoned to say it needs a new steering rack and wait for it, Volvo are covering all costs under an extended warranty. It is a 57 plate with 45000 miles and a full volvo history Last edited by kenny; Jun 17th, 2013 at 19:04.

Jun 13th, 2013, 17:11	#2
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	hi, when you say the power steering is not working, how bad is it? I am buying a v70 and it is at a Volvo dealership getting the steering fixed before i pick it up. When i test drove the car the steering felt fine until i tried to do a U turn and it felt really stiff. it is also stiff if you try to turn the wheel full lock when standing still but as long as the car is moving even slightly it feels fine. If this is along the lines of what you are getting i can let you know what they find once i get it back.

Jun 13th, 2013, 20:05	#3
arsenal New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 08:22 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bedford	yes thats exactly what im getting. driving the car is perfect but at almost standstill or when the car is standstill its a nightmare. really stiff and feels like there is no power steering

Jun 14th, 2013, 21:52	#5
arsenal New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 08:22 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bedford	yes i read about the recall but volvo say it does not effect my car. my car is the new shape s80 but 56 plate december 2006, i woul dhave thought the recall would be for these vechles aswel but volvo say no. they tested the rack to see if there was any iron in it but there was none, meaning rack was ok. i thought it would be the pump then and had that changed but to no avail, but this was done elesewhere and not from volvo.

Jun 18th, 2013, 20:57	#7
arsenal New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 08:22 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bedford	the news i didnt want lol. anyway rang volvo to get a price on the new rack, quoted as £750+vat without any labour lol. just cant win either way your lucky you have the extended warranty

Jun 18th, 2013, 21:20	#9
arsenal New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 08:22 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bedford	oh i see. mines done around 95k so theres no chance of me getting any luck with volvo

Jun 20th, 2013, 17:37	#10
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	well new rack fitted and it's is still the same! watch this space.

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