Tight Steering Wheel bj5p

[Shavee]

Greetings my friends. 

I have a mazda familia bj5p (japanese) 2000 manual transmission vehicle which has a stiff steering wheel. I checked the power steering rack for any leakage or anything but everything works fine. Mechanic said that its normal. Please suggest if anywhere I can diagnose this or is it normal in this model.

Thanks Guys. 

[Crosswind]

That's normal. Some mazdas have a stiff wheel.

[Shavee]

Thanks for the comment Crosswind

 

[LashNeo]

BJ5P’s are designed mainly focusing on performance and handling. Hence, the steering is a bit stiff compared to most of the other sedans of the same league. If there isn’t anything wrong with the steering system; just don’t worry. Initially; this is something that is a bit difficult to get used to but you will get a long after sometime. In fact; you will start loving the stiff handling at high speeds.

[Shavee]

Thanks for the comment pal. Im starting to love this vehicle. ☺☺☺???

[The Stig]

It is very very normal. That's what gives the car good steering feel. Also the rack is very fast (wheels turn a lot compared to steering input) so making it light would be dangerous as well. It is a little  tiresome in stop and go traffic but you will love it on long distance trips. 

Edited May 24, 2017 by The Stig

[Shavee]

Thanks stig. I am quite new to these. Thanks for sharing information. Cheers

 

[chathurai]

i had same issue ,,but i now i love stiff steering wheel of my BJ5W

[Shavee]

Hi Chathura. Is ur model a japanese??

 

[chathurai]

On 5/24/2017 at 4:51 PM, Shavee said:

Hi Chathura. Is ur model a japanese??

 

Yes BJ5W is Jap domestic  version and Protege5 is international  version