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

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

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

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

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

👍😉👍😉 2009 3.6 TDV8 HST

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

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

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