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mikey7985



Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Bangor
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Wales 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HST Stornoway Grey
Heavy Steering

Hi all,

My TDV8 HST seems to have developed heavier steering than normal. Are there any checks I can make before I take it in to be looked at?

I’ve already checked the steering fluid level and it’s ok.

TIA

Mike 2009 3.6 TDV8 HST

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knwatkins



Member Since: 09 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

It's likely to the be universal joint on the lower steering column. It's a common issue.

Make sure you buy a genuine one and not an aftermarket one. Aftermarket ones are known to be trouble straight out of the box more often than not. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

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Andy K



Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

that's the cause if the symptom gets worse when hot.

If its heavyer below 30 mph, when cold it's possible its electrical, but more likely the joint above

Post #610302 Sat Feb 20 2021 5:10pm
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Puslinch



Member Since: 08 Jan 2017
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Firenze Red

Mine started to act up a few weeks back on my MY 2012. It’s still under warranty, off to the stealer in the next weeks. 2018 Telsa MS
2012 Range Rover Sport HSE+
1990 Porsche 944
1985 LR 90 Soft top V8

Post #610304 Sat Feb 20 2021 5:53pm
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mikey7985



Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Bangor
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Wales 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HST Stornoway Grey

That’s great thanks guys I’ll get it booked in to LR.

👍😉👍😉 2009 3.6 TDV8 HST

Post #610308 Sat Feb 20 2021 6:28pm
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Eaters



Member Since: 11 Apr 2016
Location: East Sussex
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

By "LR" do you mean a dealer? With a car that age I'd be inclined to see if there's a local independent LR specialist. I doubt using an indie will affect the car's value, and it's likely to save you £s and get you a better diagnosis. Robin
2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8
Gone:
Jaguar S-Type V8 4.2 Sport
MGZTT 190 2.5

Post #610338 Sun Feb 21 2021 9:21am
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mikey7985



Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Bangor
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Wales 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HST Stornoway Grey

Hi there sorry for the slow reply...... there aren’t any local independents that I know of I thought it best to take it to LR. In all honesty it still hasn’t gone in and the steering has now developed a clunking when going around roundabouts and cornering. 😩 2009 3.6 TDV8 HST

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Eaters



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

I'm sure some of the forum members will have local knowledge of a good indie near Bangor and will add their thoughts... Robin
2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8
Gone:
Jaguar S-Type V8 4.2 Sport
MGZTT 190 2.5

Post #611091 Sun Mar 07 2021 9:16am
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