1.6S stalling when i turn right :s

[mattcymru]

Ive done some searching but have found nothing exact to my problem....

sometimes my leon makes a grinding (like something spinning) noise after it turns over on startup and some times it wont start at all first time although touch wood it normally does.

also now ive had several occassions when i turn right at a junction or pull off and if i turn a little before releasing the clutch/applying the throttle, the revs will drop and stall

has anyone had anything similar as i dont know where to start and feel v.frustrated after only having this car for 6 weeks!

any advice will be muchly appreciated as always!

Cheers

Matt

 

[goble]

power steering pressure switch.

 

[mattcymru]

is that the defenite answer?!

if so how much

 

[goble]

yup
dont know not a parts man

 

[mattcymru]

thanks! what does the power steering pressure switch do out of interest then?

and dont mean to be rude but how you know its defo that?!

 

[goble]

detects the amount of pressure applied to the pump and alters the rpm to increase.
why? 1 because i'm a tech and 2 ive changed them due to this

 

[mattcymru]

ahh thanks, didnt mean to offend in any way!

is it expenisve?

also have you any ideas about the starting up problem im having?

thanks very much

 

[goble]

no offence taken
sounds like youve got a dodgy starter motor

 

[mattcymru]

ok thanks very much for the responses, much appreciated

if someone happens to come across this thread would they mind posting the cost of a power steering pressure switch and a starter motor roughly if they know?

Cheers

Matt

 

[mattcymru]

just thinking again here, can i clean the PSPS in any way or will i need a new one?

 

[Sam20v]

http://www.car-partsonline.com/Starter_Motors_30.asp

My starter motor is doing that....i am procrastinating though! COS I AM TIGHT!

 

[mattcymru]

anyone know the price of a power steering pressure switch then?!

 

[mattcymru]

only a ball park figure im looking for ie £5, £50 or horribly £100 plus?!?!

 

[goble]

30-60 quid

 

[mattcymru]

thanks again mate, another quicky is it something that is easy to fit?

 

[goble]

nah not really should take no more than 1/2 hour just need to get some fluid to top up after and run steering lock to lock to bleed system.

 

[mattcymru]

thanks again mate, star man, when you say top up i assume you mean the power steering reservoir? if its not a big ask would you be able to tell me the procedure i need to do to change it? sorry if im being a pain!! thanks

 

[goble]

yer reservoir. let me know when ure ready......

 

[mattcymru]

thanks again goble, im gonna try and get the part tomorrow or on saturday, ill send you a PM if its ok then.

Thanks.

 

[mattcymru]

right off to mr dealer tomorrow hopefully! has anyone else on here had to change their power steering pressure sensor at all?