My Skoda Octavia's steering is gone heavy...

Hi,

I bought a 2006 Skoda Octavia TDI a few weeks ago. So tonight in the dash there's a red light on and suddenly the steering is very heavy. I don't know what's wrong with my car. I checked all the fuses.

Malik Waq (Watford)

Dec 2012 Filed under: fault

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Expert answer

Hi Malik,

It sounds as if either there's a problem with the power steering pump itself or with the belt that drives it. Best bet is to bring the car to a good mechanic to sort it out.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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