Power Steerimg Issue?

[ckb151]

Hi All

I went out today and did a 5 mile drive to the shops and came home no issue.

When I got in my car no more than 15 minutes later and set off the steering was very heavy as if the power steering had bust. I pulled over to see if it was my tyres but they're fine. When I started up again I got a fault on the computer/sat nav saying 'ESP/ARS faulty' (or some 3 letter acronyms like that).

When I started the engine up again this message had disappeared but the steering is still ridiculously heavy.

Anyone have any experience of this and any advice before I take it to the dreaded garage?

It's a 2010 DSport.

Thanks

[ckb151]

And I just realised I spelt steering wrong! Not a good day!

[rickyboyroy]

I know this is a year old but this has just happened to me - Just had a quote from Citroen for £1,300! They say the power steering rack and ECU needs replacing! What happened with yours?

[Dangerousfish]

£50-200 for a second hand rack on eBay.