Very heavy steering

[Bramley]

I have a 172 and when stationary or crawling the steering is very heavy like there is no PAS. Is this normal or is it just due to the speed? It seems to come and go but atm its coming alot!

 

[Jonny1*2]

It's quite heavy in general, but shouldn't feel as if it's a manual rack :S

 

[Tigger]

I've always found the 172 steering A LOT heavier than my Dads dci Clio - any cures for that?

 

[recaro182]

Firstly, you shouldn't really ever have to turn the wheels when stationary. Secondly, are you running standard width front wheels?

Will always be a bit heavier when going very slowly, but if it's too heavy I suggest getting down the gym

 

[SimonR.]

I think that's just how the car is. My grande punto is as light as a feather compared to the clio.

 

[Bramley]

Yer all standard width, I thought it was to do with the speed but it seems to vary

 

[Mr bean]

right with what you have said hear is a little test todo to determin if the PAS is working
# turn ur ingnition on so light are displayed (engine not running)
# using one hand pull down on steering wheel so u have a bit of resistance
# then while you do the above start the car and you should feel the resistance on the wheel dissapear and the steering should go light
that will determin if you PAS is working if it does not do the above Pas is not working and u have a fault somewhere

also have you checked the PAS fluid level ?