WifeysC32

Hello people, my wife's C32 is having some issues with the Steering. The steering is hard from a stand-still. I verified the power steering fluid. It was a little low so I topped it off. It didn't help. Compared to our Honda Accord, the steering is very hard. I guess what i'm trying to ask is....do you guys have any idea what it could be? We bought this car about 6 months ago and I don't recall the steering be so stiff. Do these C32s tend to have issue with the power steering? Any ideas????? Thanks

calimax

First off, Congrats on the C32! I hope all it's current/old bugs have been fixed. My question to you would be, do you have larger than stock wheels? It has been known, that the old design of the rack and pinion, has been more difficult to maneuver heavier/larger wheels at low speeds. The new speed sensitive rack and pinion works much, much better with larger/heavier wheels.

boohooramblers

Sounds about right - I've driven a bunch of later model W203 (as loaners) and an accord and it is much 'easier' to steer these cars from rest (and driving slowly).
As soon as I got back into my car (after 3 weeks in a loaner C230), the steering seemed like there was no power to it. I turned back around and brought my car back in and the SA got a tech out to check it out. The tech said that the steering systems are designed differently and my car is normal.

WifeysC32

Well thanks for the replies guys, the currect wheels are stock. From a total stop I have to use both hands to make a turn in either direction, left or right. It's my first AMG car so I was assuming it was normal, but I wanted to get some feed back from other owners.