03 BOXSTER hard to turn

[carlosnolasco]

My boxster start to be tough to turn the steering wheel, what could be the problem, could be low steering fluid? Thanks in advance for your help

[carlosnolasco]

Anybody have an answer about the steering on the boxster? Is that hard to turn? If is missing some fluid, could be the problem? Any help to be much appreciated.

[Topless]

Low PS fluid or failed PS pump most likely.

[carlosnolasco]

Thanks, Topless. I will check the fluid tomorrow, I am not a mechanic, so how difficult is to check the fluid on it, Thanks again

[com3dorm3]

To check the PS fluid, open your engine compartment and remove the PS reservoir cap.
The inside of the cap will have a stick with marks for cold/hot. I like checking when it's cold and ensure the fluid is at the mark. No more no less.

A quick search yielded this:
- Open the engine compartment
HOW TO: Access Engine Compartment on my Porsche Boxster - GSR Autosport Community
Accessing the Engine

- PS fluid reservoir location (same for 986)
Where to top up Power Steering fluid? - 987-1 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) - RennTech.org Forums

[carlosnolasco]

Thanks com3dorm3, I will check tomorrow and let you know. Thanks again

[Topless]

Lots of good DIY projects with pics here as well.

DIY Projects: Do-it-Yourself Repair and Maintenance for your Porsche

[carlosnolasco]

Hi, I put fluid and now the PS pump is doing a noise, that did not happened before. Could be the PS pump is bad. how diffiucult to replace it? Thanks for any reply

[jcb986]

Couple of hours. You might want to replace the serpentine belt since you have to remove it. Recommended at 60k.