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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Is the power steering sensitivity adjustable on the R56?

Is there any adjustment to the power steering sensitivity on the 07 MCS to make it more sensitive (less effort)? At highway speeds, mine requires more effort than I want. It is so hard that it is almost impossible to steer the car with one hand. At very slow speeds it works just fine.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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I know the "sport button" changes the steering feel. That being said it should be adjustable electronically or software in theory. VW owners with electric power steering can adjust the settings with a VAG device. They use numeric values for the amount of assist.... sorry its not much help.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tommy122
Is there any adjustment to the power steering sensitivity on the 07 MCS to make it more sensitive (less effort)? At highway speeds, mine requires more effort than I want. It is so hard that it is almost impossible to steer the car with one hand. At very slow speeds it works just fine.

Go to the gym... I drive with one hand all day long at high speeds(Yeah I know I should be using to hands )
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowB00st
Go to the gym... I drive with one hand all day long at high speeds(Yeah I know I should be using to hands )
I do go to the gym 5 days a week .

I think my power steering is much less sensitive than most. It steers like the old 55 Ford I use to have with no power steering at all.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Sounds like you have a problem that the dealer should check out. My MCS is effortless, especially at higher highway speeds!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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Yea, that definitely seems strange. Mine is quite easy to steer.

Sport button actually decreases assist, requiring more effort to steer. So if you're driving with it on, you may want to switch it off.
 
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