2008 XC70 power-steering problem

Hi All,

Last week my XC70 began having problems with the power steering when I start
the car. Almost half of the time, the power steering pump (I'm guessing)
doesn't start when I start the car. If I turn off the car and re-start it,
things are fine. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Do you know the
cuase (is it the computer or mechanical)?

Thanks

"MGB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Last week my XC70 began having problems with the power steering when I start
> the car. Almost half of the time, the power steering pump (I'm guessing)
> doesn't start when I start the car. If I turn off the car and re-start it,
> things are fine. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Do you know the
> cuase (is it the computer or mechanical)?

Sounds like a belt problem. It could be aggravated by a bad PS pump.
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