Steering VERY light

[paulrobvhr]

In recent weeks the steering on my AUG03 996 C2 UK spec car has begun to feel very light. Doesn't matter if I drive at 10 mph or 100mph, or any speed in between, it feels the same.

It's like driving on ice all the time (without all the skidding!)

I checked the front tyre pressure and they are at 36 psi. The car doesn't feel unstable - just very light steering.

I get no feedback from the road at all when driving. Almost like the power steering has got too much power.

I have an OPC warranty (done in June 07) and the MOT was done a few weeks ago. So hopefully if the steering was dangerous then it would have been picked up during the MOT or OPC checks.

Is this light steering normal? Should I get Porsche to look at it?

many thanks for any help

[RFM]

I have got it once, in this case it was the pump assy. After changing the pump everything feels o.k. Let the pressure check in a OPC or good independent.

[wwest]

In recent weeks the steering on my AUG03 996 C2 UK spec car has begun to feel very light. Doesn't matter if I drive at 10 mph or 100mph, or any speed in between, it feels the same.

It's like driving on ice all the time (without all the skidding!)

I checked the front tyre pressure and they are at 36 psi. The car doesn't feel unstable - just very light steering.

I get no feedback from the road at all when driving. Almost like the power steering has got too much power.

I have an OPC warranty (done in June 07) and the MOT was done a few weeks ago. So hopefully if the steering was dangerous then it would have been picked up during the MOT or OPC checks.

Is this light steering normal? Should I get Porsche to look at it?

many thanks for any help

Most likely the high pressure bypass in the pump is plugged or the bypass itself has failed.