2002 Volkswagen Passat steering wheel not turning

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
200,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEPLICE1991
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Hi, my steering wheel doesn't work when i stop or if i'm not pushing speed pedal, as soon as i push speed pedal the wheel works fine and smoothly . I don't have idea why it's like this, can you help me to find out problem?
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:39 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Worn power steering pump. It has excessive internal leakage so it doesn't build enough pressure at low speeds.
Apr 2, 2015 at 3:35 PM