HI,Joem , we seem to have something similar with our XV , pulsing then no resistance at all ,likes to go right most of the time but not always ! I have been pondering whether it is a rack problem or the control module ,I have been leaning towards the control module ,my thinking being that it is completely right oriented and a worn rack pinion would most likely affect steering in all directions . I think from what you have experienced it may be the same as your power steering is back ( sort of ) .Ours is like this , sometimes it seems ok ,with this mild pulsing behaviour but then it goes bad again , I think possibly it is better from cold and gets worse as you drive it . From looking on the American forums , worn rack pinions can be an issue from very low mileage , the control modules come up as suspect and then there are the people who don't realise that they have Eyesight lane guidance ! There is a company in the Bristol area that recon racks , I will try to contact them and see if they have any useful info .
