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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How to fix Steering wheel play - DIY
I drive a 2015 Nissan Sentra.
my steering has this issue as show in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXdyhT39q2Y
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can we fix this by ourself?. It would be glad if you can share ...
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Steering wheel off center after tight turns
Car is a Mk1 Golf/Rabbit Cabriolet.
When I do a tight turn, eg a U turn, upon centering the car again the steering wheel is about 45 degrees off center even though the car tracks correctly. I can &...
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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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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
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Steering wheel vibration at exactly 110 kph
I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima that experiences steering wheel vibrations at around 110 KPH. If I go faster, it stops. I don't feel anything at all under 100 KPH. This started happening after I had a ...
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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.
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Is it dangerous to drive with worn wishbone bushes?
Just spoke to the mechanic who tells me my Volvo V50 has worn wishbone bushes. I asked him if it was safe to drive and he says yes, it is. Unfortunately, he can't book me in for the repair for over a ...
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weird paddles on the side of a 2021 honda accord
There are two paddles on the steering wheel of my 2021 Honda Accord Sport, one to the left and right. The left one has a "-" symbol and the right one has a "+" symbol.
Here's a ...
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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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Steering wheel shaking when braking
I just got my brakes (front and back) done about 3 months ago, so I know they aren’t bad. But when I go to press on my brakes, my steering wheel shakes pretty bad. Any suggestion as to why that may be?...
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Low-pitch hum in tight low speed turns
I recently test drove a used 2017 Subaru Impreza and noticed a strange behavior I haven't encountered before, and that the mechanics at the dealer could not explain.
With the car stationary, if I ...
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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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Vehicle Steering wobbles during light braking
I recently bought a used Honda Civic. When i bought the vehicle, the tyres were literally bald, the steering used to wobble a lot when driving at higher speeds and braking.
Due to this, I got the ...
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Is my Inner Tie Rod bad?
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid with 204k miles.
When I drive, there is a very light clunk when I turn the wheel past 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock, and sometimes when I break. I jacked up my front end and ...
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MOT test failure "fly by wire steering system"
I have an car with a major MOT fault that is.
Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels (2.6 (b) (i))
I'm ...
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Need Help Designing A Servo Mount To Turn The Steering Wheel on a Nissan Rogue [closed]
I have a 2014 Nissan Rogue with a broken CVT, so rather than trade it in, I want to use it a test bed for some autonomous driving software.
It has a good steering angle sensor, and I already captured ...
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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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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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Why does steering wheel shudder when applying brake?
I'm driving honda civic 2009, with new tires, new tie rods, new brake rotors, new brake pads, wheel balancing is also done. When applying brake, at speed of 40km/hr or above, the steering wheel ...
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More steering needed for angle
Today I found my Corsa C 2002 suddenly needs more steering to make angles. A left or right turn would normally take a about 90 deg angle on my steer. But now it needs more than 180 to do this manouvre....
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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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How to fix the steering wheel plastic of the car
On my car after a punch the plastic where the airbag of the steering wheel is got a little cut, my question is of there is a way to fix the plastic.
Is there a material that can be used tape, glue ...
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The steering wheel turns left or right over small bumps
I had my front rotors resurfaced, brake pads changed and some works done on steering wheel pump couple of weeks back.
Ever since then, I started noticing a few problems that weren't there before.
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Steering wheel wobbles at low speed roll, car shakes at specific speeds, possibly worsening
When my car rolls forward, the steering wheel turns quickly right then left, right then left, back and forth, the same small amount each time. At higher speeds the car shakes, and it seems to shake ...
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Will an off-center steering wheel be corrected in an alignment visit?
I am planning on installing an OEM heated steering wheel but I'm concerned that I might not have the wheels and steering perfectly aligned, and I'll install the new steering wheel slightly off-...
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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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Steering wheel out of alignment, is it safe to drive short-term?
I parked extremely close to a curb and when pulling out of the spot, the tires weren't free to turn and I accidentally got the wheel out of alignment. Now the car drives straight when it's about 10 ...
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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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Can a slightly bent rim cause an outer CV boot leak?
After a severe pothole, I bent very slightly my front right rim right before a road trip. As the effect wasn't noticeable, I went on my road trip.
I noticed the clamp on my CV boot had gone loose on ...
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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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Is it possible to connect multifunction steering wheel to an old car?
For example I would like to replace standard steering wheel in 2002 Fiat Punto 2 with multifunction wheel from Grande Punto or other and be able to control radio
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Steering wheel becomes stiff intermittently
The steering wheel of my 2011 Maxima SV becomes stiff intermittently while driving. Sometimes it is smooth but usually it is stiff and hard to turn. The steering pump was replaced about 6 months but ...
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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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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?
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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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Why did the Tesla truck have a centre mounted steering wheel? Are there any advantages to such a system?
I asked this question on a trucking forum and the general consensus was that it would make backing up much harder. Does it eliminate any sort of blind spots?
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BMW X 1 2014 steering wheel vibration over 60mph
It is extremely cold where I live coldest it’s ever been we had 16 inches of snow temperatures are 10° and less with the windshield. All of a sudden my car at high-speed‘s greater than 60 mph is ...
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Vibrations In Steering Wheel During Cold Weather
Basically brand new car bought from the dealership with ~6000KM on it last week. They did a fresh oil change and helped me install winter tires for me. However when the vehicle starts up during cold ...
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Is it possible to have a car without direct control of the wheels?
Would it be safe and legal to design a car which uses only power steering and where the steering wheel doesn't have a direct mechanical effect on the wheels?
I say that because If i was Elon Musk, I ...
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What did I break and what do I need to replace?
My car slid and went over a center divider. I am very new to auto repair, but am wanting to learn and do it myself. Sadly, I am not very familiar with the parts so I can't really say what broke other ...
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How to repaint your steering wheel emblem?
I have an older car with a chrome steering wheel emblem. The chrome has started to flake off and look unpleasant. Half the emblem is chrome and half is dull off-white plastic:
What is the easiest way ...
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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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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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How to unlock Ford steering column
My 96 Contour GL steering column locked up after someone tried to straighten the wheels after shutting the car off. I looked it up an this seems to be a very common problem with Fords, but there is no ...
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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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fitting steering wheel controls to polo mk5
Does anyone know if you can get aftermarket steering wheel controls fitted for my 2012 Polo? Knowing VW it'll be a gazillion pounds if it is even an option. By fitted I mean actually integrated and ...
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RCD 310 : are steering wheel controls resistant?
I want to change my RCD 310 (VW Passat CC 2011) by Android Device. Everything is working except steering wheel controls. I know that in some number of cars steering wheel control is working with ...
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What can cause a steering wheel to end up misaligned, and how to investigate?
Similar problem to Steering wheel “center” different from vehicle “straight”, except:
In my case there's no obvious cause, it just happened one day, so the "take it back to the shop" answer isn't an ...
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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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