heavy power steering at low speed. c class c200

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

Hi i have a c200 cdi 55 plate. the steering is heavy at low speed and gets more heavy when parking. i have had it to the workshop they told me this is normal. has anyone had the same problems as this is not normal its a bit of a pain. any info would be good thanks

 

[oigle]

Hi i have a c200 cdi 55 plate. the steering is heavy at low speed and gets more heavy when parking. i have had it to the workshop they told me this is normal. has anyone had the same problems as this is not normal its a bit of a pain. any info would be good thanks

If you don't have any mechanical issues, as your workshop suggests, my only suggestion is to over inflate your front tyres by 3 or 4 pounds pressure. This will help quite a bit. I presume you have standard size tyres fitted? Wider tyres do get heavier in the steering at low speeds.

 

[Xtractorfan]

When the dealers tell you that this is normal for that model of car .. always ask for a test drive in anoither similar car .. or go along and just test drive a few then compare notes..

 

[television]

You could have the variable steering and this can go wrong making parking heavy,,this has been up before, so do ask the dealer to check on this point

 

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

heavy steering c200

Hi thanks for your reply. i have already tried the tyre presure and the power steering flude is ok. some say its a weak power steering pump or faulty sensor. is this a common fault? i have driven a 2002 c class older then mine and the steering feels alot better its like driving a different merc. when driving my 2005 it seems harder more effert is needed. and when turning corners i have to help the weel straighten up this is not normal for any car let alone a merc. any ideas or has any other mercedes drivers had the same problems? thanks

 

[television]

With the VIN number i could check to see if the car does have the speed sensitive steering and the car should be put on STAR to check if you have fault codes C1014, C1501 or C16EF

 

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

Yes please where will i find the vin number?

 

[television]

Yes please where will i find the vin number?

In the front of the screen, bottom passenger side or on the V5 log book starting WDB203

Do not do it this evening as I am going to bed now

 

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

what do you mean by a star is it a computer?

 

[television]

what do you mean by a star is it a computer?

STAR is the MB test set used to program the cars and read off fault codes when something has failed, all the indies and dealers have one,,and even i have one

 

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

Hi mate my vin number is wdc2030072r207862. i have also booked the car into an Independent Mercedes-Benz Car Specialist. they only charge £50 for a star and mercedes whant £118 what a saving.

 

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

Hi mate my vin number is WDC2030072R207862. I have booked my car into an Independent Mercedes-Benz Car Specialist for a STAR they only charge £50 mercedes want £118 what a saving.

 

[television]

I have looked at the data card,,but I cannot see it listed,,and it may be standard,,your man will know by the feel of the car and any fault codes

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Food for thought!

I've just changed my front tyres from NCT5 to Pirelli P6000s (NCTs managed 35K). I have noticed one significant difference since the change in that the steering has become very much lighter. All that has been done is the tyre change, no tracking etc. It would indicate that type of tyre and tread pattern also influence the feel at the wheel.

Hope this helps!

 

[briza c class c200 cdi 55]

thanks mate ill wait to see what the star comes up with. if nothing i will change the tyres. i will keep you updated.