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Heavy steering @ low speed - servotronic issue?

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Old 05-17-2012, 02:02 PM
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Default Heavy steering @ low speed - servotronic issue?

Hi all,
Just picked up an '11 A5 with 13.5k miles. From the reviews I have read, they all state that the steering is very light at low speeds with the servotronic. Mine seems heavier than I would have expected at low speeds. I am not sure if this is how it is supposed to be as this is the 1st Audi I have owned or driven, or if there is a problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by knuckleheadjcz
Hi all,
Just picked up an '11 A5 with 13.5k miles. From the reviews I have read, they all state that the steering is very light at low speeds with the servotronic. Mine seems heavier than I would have expected at low speeds. I am not sure if this is how it is supposed to be as this is the 1st Audi I have owned or driven, or if there is a problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Is it possible that your car does not have servotronic? Where are you located?
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Get it checked. The steering at low speed is very easy. I usually turn the wheel with one hand.
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I am in the US, Phoenix, AZ. It does have servotronic, I checked the option codes. I guess I will make my first trip to the dealer.
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