So as title, my steering wheel feels light when i'm on high speed, is this normal or should it feel heavy ? I've asked several people and also my specialist, which haven't got back to me, those people says that it's normal for steering to feel light at high speed, or at least for my car, as there is no sensor that will automatically adjust the steering like some cars do.

Is this applicable to your model?

https://www.volvocars.com/en-ca/support/man...heel-resistance

This post has been edited by Zot: Sep 13 2020, 06:33 PM

No, mine is a very old model year 2002 S60, i think the article above responds to newer models.

I read S60 2019 Early ... I thought earlier car also applied

I don't know about Volvo but most steering assisted car would assist more when in low speed but reduce steering assist at high speed so that it will feel more steady. This need mecchanic that is familiar with the system.

Another possible common reason is the rear absorber. Have the rear absorber and suspension check. This is something even mechanic overlooked. This is what I'll do first before going into steering assist part like sensor (if there is such sensor).

I see, but in general for most cars, is steering suppose to feel heavier during high speed ? Or it's suppose to feel light.

Suppose to feel heavier at high speed. The steering assist is more when car is slow so that you can easily turn the steering like when parking. At high speed the power assist will be off or very little so that the car feel more stable.

In the early days of power steering introduction , as similar to pre-power steering days , steering at high speed driving becomes lighter or over-sensitive .

Later days power steering 'technology' has overcome that 'lighter' problem during high speed driving .

I am guessing your 2002 volvo should fall under the latter category of 'not lighter' steering at high speed .

Do you face the phenomenon of uneven tyre wear pattern persistently in this 2002 ?

This post has been edited by zeng: Sep 14 2020, 09:22 AM

U mean my steering should feel lighter at high speed ? No, my tyres are even and they look fine.

It feels light when you are turning it or it feels loose (steering free-play)?

No, I mean your steering at high speed driving should not feel lighter , but harder .

What you describe with your volvo is something undesirable which OEMs' has had overcome with newer steering 'technology' a long long while ago .

It is good to know your tyre wear pattern has been even . Anyway, I suspect your vehicle caster angles has (typically) since 'lari' in 18 year usage and the caster angles has become less 'positive' or more 'neutral/negative' which you may check in your next brand new front tyre replacement.

Meanwhile , you may wish to ensure front tyre pressure is kept low at OEM specified 200-220 kpa and not 260-280 kpa (though within spec) .

Btw, what is the front tyre pressure reading vs front door pillar recommended tyre pressure ?

You could check your bushings, especially the control arm bushings. Worn out bushings can allow free play, that is more noticeable on high speeds

Also check your tyre pressure, and get them balanced.