power steering :/

**VectraElite 2.2DTi** · 5th December 2010, 11:12

since the snow when i have been on tarmac my power steering has felt a helluva lot heavier than what it was before, i did **** a curb at about 5 mph tho and it did feel painful but im unsure if that could have done anything

**VectraElite 2.2DTi** · 5th December 2010, 12:36

ideas anyone ?

**Stevek** · 5th December 2010, 19:33

On the drive home the other night in the snow i thought the same !! got in the car next morning all ok. thought it was just my imagination. but now .... !

**paulvectrac** · 5th December 2010, 19:36

snow makes it very light when it goes it it does make it feel heavy

**VectraElite 2.2DTi** · 5th December 2010, 19:43

i thought that but my friend who has only driven my car twice once last night and once about a fortnight ago (both times he didn't have to drive on snow) he said he definitely felt a difference

**cont1204** · 5th December 2010, 19:48

Well the Vectras have speed sensitive steering don't they? Could it be the traction control and ABS is noticing the slippy surface and making the steering heavier to compensate?

**Rebellion8878** · 5th December 2010, 19:52

Tyre pressures ok?

**VectraElite 2.2DTi** · 5th December 2010, 19:58

i didnt know that not sure if mine would have that its a 54 plate, i am getting a spanner light pop up when i start the car but im unsure if it means it needs a service or something else ive ordered op-com today but i dont know when it will get to me due to the weather.