Power steering got heavier?

gshaw

Active Member
Jun 14, 2014
115
0
Essex
Bit of an odd one this, the last day or two I've noticed my power steering feels a bit heavier than it did before, can't figure out why :confused:

It's mainly noticeable in the first bit of movement either side with the wheel in the central position i.e. the start of a turn or slight adjustments whilst driving. Initially I thought tyre pressures but checking those all were fine (running the recommended 36psi at front and 33psi rear)

I've tried switching from Normal to Sport and back again (I prefer to use an Individual setting with engine on sport but steering on normal usually) but doesn't make much difference.

My mate who has a Golf said he's noticed something similar with electric power steering and there's some procedure to "reset" it, has anyone experienced this?

It's not enough to warrant going back to SEAT as a defect but subtly different enough to make me wonder what's going on. Car has done ~750 miles so far, Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT
 

Aardvark

Active Member
Apr 24, 2014
242
5
Leeds, Yorkshire
never had that but I think the steering on mine is pretty heavy compared to all the other seats I have driven

Hmm the steering on mine even in sport mode is lighter than the Mrs 1.4 SRi Corsa and it has a much better turning circle. I haven't had another Seat so cant compare.
 
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