power steering failure at 50k??
10-23-2009, 09:15 PM
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Mercedes-Benz C230 sport
power steering failure at 50k??
does anyone know if this is common or if it just needs fluid? and where is the power steering pump located and where do i check it? -thanks!
10-23-2009, 09:29 PM
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Please give MY of your car & symptoms. Is the steering heavy? If it making a noise when you turn to full lock left or right?
10-24-2009, 02:52 AM
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Mercedes-Benz C230 sport
symtoms of power steering
it just feels like the power steering is out...heavy steering and a winding sound....do u know where the power steering pump and resivoir is located? -thanks!
10-24-2009, 05:08 AM
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02 C320 Sedan
Mines starting to get this.. BLAH its kind hard to steer doesn't feel the same.. With the AC on it seems to fix this issue a little.. Maybe it could be the PS pump =(
10-25-2009, 04:25 PM
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...a panty dropper...
Uh oh, not good!!! I just had the same issue of the PS feeling as if it wasnt there. It turned out to be the PS pump failing and griding metal shavings to the rack and pinion. If your under warranty then get it checked out ASAP. If not your wallet will take a HEAVY hit like mine did. I had a local garage fix it and they charged me 1600 for a new PS pump and a refurbished rack and pinion. MB dealer wanted 1600 just for the refurbished rack and pinion. This is a common problem though with the MB cars. Were you driving your car like you stole it? Burn outs, donuts, ect? Thats normally how they act up from what I have seen and heard.
