1996 Audi Cabriolet Question: Slight growling and pulling, tightness.

The first thing I would check is to make sure the power steering fluid is full. If it is then you most likely have a bad power steering pump. Do not mix power steering fluid with any other fluid than Audi power steering fluid (part # G004000M2). Pulling is usually assosicated with alignment.

Zsuzsika,

First make sure the fluid level in the P/S reservoir is correct, low fluid level will damage the pump. If the level is low, the steering system has to be checked for fluid leak.
Any good independent shop could diagnose a fluid leak, they might do it for free.
Also, you need to ask them to check the rest of the steering and suspension.
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Zee

Flush fluid first. You have no filter. When I say flush you can suck the old fluid out of the reservoir and refill work the steering wheel back and worth with the vehicle running. Should take about four times before you will have changed over most of the fluid. Remember to use the correct fluid. Call the shop if you're unsure. Good luck and happy holidays.