Questions tagged [steering-wheel]
The large circular wheel in front of the driver's seat used for directing the car when driving.
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Steering wheel/gas pedal vibrations after new tires and wheels
I'm familiar with SE but new to the Mechanics side of the site.
Anyway, I bought new wheels and tires for my 2005 Mazda 3 S hatch back in June. I upgraded the then-current "MB" brand 16" aftermarket ...
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VW Golf MK4 1.4 16v 1998 - Steering wheel hard to turn after Power Steering Rack change
Sorry for my English,
I had a problem with my power steering rack that had some fluid leaks and some noise when the fluid level was down. I never used the car without fluid.
Except the steering noise ...
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Is this a standard alignment issue or something else?
I am working on a vehicle that travels a little to the right when the steering wheel is not held in the centered position. But when the steering wheel is held in the centered position, the vehicle ...
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2006 Subaru outback station wagon
I have 2006 subaru outback station wagon,my key wont turn the steering wheel is lock and the gears wont change and ideas of what could be wrong?
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Re-trim steering wheel with paint
I have an STi steering wheel which I'd like to keep. I took off the leather that was covering it, and I'm left with the moulded rubber undearneath which forms the steering wheel. I've sanded it down ...
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VW 2012 Jetta Sportwagon 2.0L TDI clunk in stearing wheel
I have a VW 2012 Jetta Sportwagon 2.0L TDI and have been dealing with a strange clunk/pop in the steering wheel. Have been to the dealership about this matter twice. The first response from the dealer ...
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Coolant and Power Steering Leak
1997 Jeep Cherokee here.
I drove 120 miles and when I arrived at my destination the power steering and coolant were empty. The wheel was very hard to turn. I refilled the coolant and power steering,...
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96 corolla: is there a way to break steering wheel lock with only minimal damage?
Long story short - after diagnosing my 96 corolla with a blown head gasket (thanks to the members this community), it now needs to be moved to a final resting place where I will hack away at its ...
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Do all airbag squibs on Opel Corsa C include steering angle sensor?
Do all the airbag squibs on an Opel/Vauxhall Corsa C include steering angle sensor? I mean is the steering angle sensor included in the part even on cars that do not have ESP/ESC (Electronic Stability ...
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Can steering wheel angle/torque sensor fit to a car that had it optional?
I need to read steering angle from a car for research purposes. My question is - can I fit a steering wheel angle/torque sensor to a particular car that itself has no ESP/ESC (Electronic Stability ...
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Steering Wobble between 60 and 80mph - intermittent (mostly there now)
I am hunting vibrations on my car. All started at early (6000 miles) after a pothole in Italy.
Car is: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce (TI) Q4 - Gasoline - year 2020 (facelift)
Milage now: 29800 miles
The ...
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Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci Electrical issues
I'm experiencing fluctuating lights in the car, blocking steering wheel while using servo in low gears, really slow window rolls and the front light are losing intensity while steering the wheel.
The ...
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Renault Clio 3. Noise in steering wheel
My mother have a Clio III (y 2012) DCi. I noticed something strange.
I describe the issue here:
Suppose the car is parked and I'm about to leave. When I turn the
steering wheel it makes an unusual ...
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Sharp/high-pitch squeaks from the steering wheel
I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Sometimes I hear high-pitch squeaky noise from the steering wheel. Somebody else had this exact problem as shown in this video: https://youtu.be/ZutsVBX5jCs Is ...
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My steering wheel whines but only after sitting in the sun
I have a 2014 Toyota Venza. So I noticed that as I’m driving home from work that after a while, my steering wheel would begin to make whining noises when I turn. Power-steering is still working and ...
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Steering Wheel Lost Sensitivity
After driving a 340 mile round-trip I realized that my car didnt feel right driving local this morning. My steering wheel lost some of its sensitivity. It just feels too "loose". I have a 2019 Honda ...
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Toyota camry 2005 steering wheel on Toyota camry 2002?
I have installed a new head unit in my Toyota camry 2002. The head unit is SWC compatible. I was hoping to take advantage of that feature. The steering wheel I have now only has 2 buttons on the wheel....
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Scrub radius and bump steer
is there any relation between adding spacer(or changing Rims Offset) with Bump response to steering wheel?
Adding spacer or reduce Rims offset can chnage scrub radius.
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Steering wheel cracking like old ship
I have a 2007 ford fiesta. I had the steering gear replaced. The power steering is somewhat better but still there is this cracking noise when turning the wheel when stationary.
Link with the noise.
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Color 'Swatches' and dye kit for Leather & Vinyl?
I would like to be able to refurbish worn out leather and vinyl interiors for a broad range of vehicles. I think the pros might use a collection of 'swatch' colors on a string to match a color and ...
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Replaced power steering gear box - steering wheel not straight?
So I just replaced my power steering gear box (04 Nissan Xterra). However, now my steering wheel is off-center when the truck is driving straight!? Not a lot, maybe 40-45deg, if that. At a loss of ...
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How to fix intermittent car horn?
Sometimes my horn works sometimes it doesn't. This has been going on for a few months now.
Is this an easy diy fix? What might the cause be, what things should I look into?
If I have to open up ...