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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Turning Seems Delayed
Hi everyone,

I have run into a problem with my car and I hope you guys can help me out.

I noticed a few days ago that I had to turn the steering wheel much more than usual to turn, in the past the car has been very responsive but now it feels as though there is almost a delay in the turning and it requires much steering wheel more turn to actually get the job done.

Does anyone know what could cause this? Could this be a problem with power steering?
I quick search of the forum didnt produce any relevant results.

Let me know if you have any questions, my car is a 2006 c230.

Could this be a problem with power steering?

Thanks!
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Class ++
Hi everyone,

I have run into a problem with my car and I hope you guys can help me out.

I noticed a few days ago that I had to turn the steering wheel much more than usual to turn, in the past the car has been very responsive but now it feels as though there is almost a delay in the turning and it requires much steering wheel more turn to actually get the job done.

Does anyone know what could cause this? Could this be a problem with power steering?
I quick search of the forum didnt produce any relevant results.

Let me know if you have any questions, my car is a 2006 c230.

Could this be a problem with power steering?

Thanks!
You don't get any weird noise when you turn the steering wheel? Check the fluid level and turn the steering wheels all the way to one side then the other (3 times). Should bleed the system and hoping this may improve the steering responsiveness.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:20 AM
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Have you closely inspected your front tyres for wear? .

I wonder if your alignment is out? Hit anything lately?
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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this is happending to me at the moment....

i have a heavy steering wheel, lack of turning, clunking, and metal on metal noises when cold. my lower ball joints are shot

check your suspension components..
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And maintain suitable tyre pressure.
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Originally Posted by sammydragon3
this is happending to me at the moment....

i have a heavy steering wheel, lack of turning, clunking, and metal on metal noises when cold. my lower ball joints are shot

check your suspension components..
Same here...wonder how much it will run me to replace all of these components at once...$2k-3k?
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Originally Posted by Crna Mechka
Same here...wonder how much it will run me to replace all of these components at once...$2k-3k?
yea if u go to the dealership 2-3k

but if u go to somewhere else it could be 1k depending what your replacing
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Originally Posted by sammydragon3
yea if u go to the dealership 2-3k

but if u go to somewhere else it could be 1k depending what your replacing
Probably all bushings/ball joints/anything else that goes with them for all four wheels.
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Right on, ill check the fluid this weekend, i dont hear any whining however.

Also at hight speeds the car is much more responsive, low speeds i need to turn the wheel 360 degrees to make a 90 degree turn which i dont recall having to do in the past.

Ill keep you posted
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Originally Posted by Crna Mechka
Probably all bushings/ball joints/anything else that goes with them for all four wheels.
exactly. i just recently had this problem. steering was loose, hear funny sounds, and steering was heavy. so i took it to my mechanic (very trustable) and i had him replace all my bushings, both ball joints, and tire rods for 1K some parts we got lucky and found used. Its easier to find parts in big cities and in Houston ummmm almost every one has a mercedes!
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