Hi Guys,

Just picked up a gorgeous new 2003 XKR and am experiencing a new issue. Basically, the power steering seems to work upon start up and when driving but then occasionally when I go to park or make a tight turn at low speed, especially when parallel parking, the power steering assist greatly diminishes. I have searched for similar issues in the archives and am not finding much help. One poster suggested using Lubrizol 6178. The reservoir has plenty of fluid in it and I am not finding any leaks on the driveway when I park overnight. Any ideas on where one would start to diagnose and fix this?

Thanks!

Corey

 

Do you have service records indicating what type of fluid is in the power steering system? I would start by draining it and replenishing with the proper amount of Dexron III ATF....

 

Is the belt slipping ?

 

No service records with the car so I like your suggestion Jon and Pistnbroke that might be what is happening as well. Two great thoughts, thank you guys! I do not hear any chirping from the belts and I would guess that would happen if there was some sort of slipping but I will look at the belt and see if there is anything that looks off.

Thanks!