Steering feels un connected upon start up

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silverevo05

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Mazda CX 5 2.0 Manual

• Feb 24, 2017

• #1

Lately I've been feeling that the steering doesnt feel quite right. It feels like after the car has been sitting for an hour and then I turn the car on and turn the steering wheel, there is a 1 second disconnect between turning the steering wheel and the wheels turning.

Once it gets going it still feels a little heavy but there is not that disconnect. I know the steering is electronic so its odd to have this feel

What should I look for???

 

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CX-5um

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13' CX-5 and 16' Mazda6 both Touring w/Tech/Bose

• Feb 24, 2017

• #2

I want to say this is normal but I'm not in the car right now.

 

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Guest2019C20

• Feb 24, 2017

• #3

The power steering boost might be real high right after you start the engine.
You should check the power steering fluid level.
If you still aren't sure what's going on, imagine a firey crash when your steering fails (take it to the dealer).

 

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GAXIBM

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GA prior 16 CX5 GT

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20 CX5 GT + Prem

• Feb 24, 2017

• #4

There is no power steering fluid in a CX-5. The key has to be on for electric assist to work but you can manually force steer.

 

Anchorman

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2022 2.5GT

• Feb 25, 2017

• #5

Mine feels similar - like there is some excessive play at times. I think I sometimes get it on a 3 point turn etc too. They make the claim on the forthcoming CX-5 that they have stiffened the steering rack mountings to improve feel so maybe the current one is on softer mountings.

 

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craigo

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2014 CX-5 GT FWD, 2015 Mazda 3 Touring

• Feb 25, 2017

• #6

Electric steering does have sensory input so its possible there is some kind of lag at start while everything comes online. I've never noticed it. Regardless, there's always a mechanical connection.