Steering wheel doesn't center
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'06 83K.
This just started happening one day.
Dealer says they will have to run diagnostics before replacing the EPS motor. If it's not the motor $98 an hour diagnostic fee.
I've been looking into the steering shaft. Found two places that mentioned not returning to center as a symptom.
Excellent thinking Cat Man.
So I separate the intermediate shaft and then move the wheels lock to lock by hand. If it doesn't bind, I can check the U joint on the shaft. Two birds one stone. I will get on this first thing tomorrow morning and report back.
Thanks so much.
This just started happening one day.
Dealer says they will have to run diagnostics before replacing the EPS motor. If it's not the motor $98 an hour diagnostic fee.
I've been looking into the steering shaft. Found two places that mentioned not returning to center as a symptom.
Excellent thinking Cat Man.
So I separate the intermediate shaft and then move the wheels lock to lock by hand. If it doesn't bind, I can check the U joint on the shaft. Two birds one stone. I will get on this first thing tomorrow morning and report back.
Thanks so much.
#17
'06 83K.
This just started happening one day.
Dealer says they will have to run diagnostics before replacing the EPS motor. If it's not the motor $98 an hour diagnostic fee.
I've been looking into the steering shaft. Found two places that mentioned not returning to center as a symptom.
Excellent thinking Cat Man.
So I separate the intermediate shaft and then move the wheels lock to lock by hand. If it doesn't bind, I can check the U joint on the shaft. Two birds one stone. I will get on this first thing tomorrow morning and report back.
Thanks so much.
This just started happening one day.
Dealer says they will have to run diagnostics before replacing the EPS motor. If it's not the motor $98 an hour diagnostic fee.
I've been looking into the steering shaft. Found two places that mentioned not returning to center as a symptom.
Excellent thinking Cat Man.
So I separate the intermediate shaft and then move the wheels lock to lock by hand. If it doesn't bind, I can check the U joint on the shaft. Two birds one stone. I will get on this first thing tomorrow morning and report back.
Thanks so much.
#18
Before disconnecting any parts, you could try some spray lube on the joint. Some WD40 or other should work. It may help you determine if that's the part that's binding.
I know it's not the same thing but I've been dealing with a similar issue on a fleet of golf carts. At 2 years old a lot of them are getting harder to turn and don't want to "center up" the steering wheel.
Spray lube on the lower steering shaft joint has fixed most of them.
I know it's not the same thing but I've been dealing with a similar issue on a fleet of golf carts. At 2 years old a lot of them are getting harder to turn and don't want to "center up" the steering wheel.
Spray lube on the lower steering shaft joint has fixed most of them.