Noname Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 (edited) Hi guys..... Not sure what could be the problem..........my car seems to steer to the left all the time. I just did my alignment so I should think that should be ruled out. If it's something wrong with the power steering how much should i expect to pay? I heard of steering rack, seals etc what are they? Thanks. Edited July 7, 2003 by Noname ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtlekar 2nd Gear July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 might need to check your camber..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 did they check your tyre pressure? did it happen on certain road only? or on all roads? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noname Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Author Share July 7, 2003 On all roads, worse still, the drift is quite pronounced.....I definitely cannot let go of the steering wheel. The car is in the workshop now, cos I was involved in an accident at NUS So I told them to check the rest as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 before or after the accident then the tendency to go left happened? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 camber, tyre pressure, tyre wear all maybe a factor. coupled with accident....more things to troubleshoot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 more money to give to repair shop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noname Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Author Share July 7, 2003 Before..so far most of the suggestions seem to point to camber and tyre problems. Is there anyway it could be something wrong with the power steering. Thanks for all the responses earlier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 Did you scratch your rims ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noname Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Author Share July 7, 2003 (edited) No it was just a slight knock actually. The right fender has to be replaced though. In fact that's the only part which was damaged in the accident. Edited July 7, 2003 by Noname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 Oh sometimes if you scratch the rims, it could be warped causing it to swerved also. Well try to check tyre pressure is the same and maybe check the camber as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly75ts Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 "suggestions seem to point to camber and tyre problems" Hi! there, NoName, Do you have the print-out of the last alignment done? What's the toe-in setting? Did the alignment shop do any setting during that time? Rgds Paul Yong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 Don't think is the power steering. Least probable cause. Power steering reduce the effort from turning the steering wheel and should not affect the alignment and control mechanism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noname Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Author Share July 7, 2003 Hmm maybe I forgot to add something The steering wheel doesn't completely return to the centre. Paiseh I guess that should be an impt info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly75ts Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 "steering wheel doesn't completely return to the centre" Hi! there, Noname, The alignment shop didn't align your car properly, steering wheel too. At the same time, check if the tie-rod ends are bent or not. Rgds Paul Yong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 I agree with Paul, probably the tie-rods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear July 7, 2003 Share July 7, 2003 Hi guys..... Not sure what could be the problem..........my car seems to steer to the left all the time. While driving is the veering to the left forceful, that mean that you got to counteract it with steering wheel control. Or was it just drifting to the left? When you brake, does the car also veer to the left? Steering wheel does not return to centre, probably the mech adjusted your steering wheel until it is not in the neutral position anymore. If you were to turn to the right and left from the straight (car straight)do the steering wheel have equal distances or rotations,like 2.75 turns per side. I think u shd try another alignment shop. Anyway, what car are u driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noname Neutral Newbie July 8, 2003 Author Share July 8, 2003 Thanks all, The mech says it's something to do with my steering mounting cos I just changed my driveshafts and it's a little tight or something to that extent. Oh I'm driving a B13, poor kid who's still in his second year of U And I have been driving for less than a year so my mum was afraid of getting a new car.....I guess her judgement was right. By the way how much does it cost for me to replace my rear drums? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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