Wobble in Steering Wheel at Speed
03-18-2012, 06:30 PM
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can't believe they're telling you that should live with it because "that's what some of these cars do". what a load of sh*t. Get them to put that in writing (is it a Porsche dealer?) and go straight to corporate with that.
If it's not a wheel balancing or alignment issue, then yeah, you might have to check the bearings and what not (I'm not a mechanical expert).
Sorry, man, best of luck in sorting this out. Maybe dropping your car with new suspension bits and bushings with a new alignment might help your cause...then you get a nice upgrade, too! (but that wouldn't take care of wheel bearings, of course...would rule that out first.)
If it's not a wheel balancing or alignment issue, then yeah, you might have to check the bearings and what not (I'm not a mechanical expert).
Sorry, man, best of luck in sorting this out. Maybe dropping your car with new suspension bits and bushings with a new alignment might help your cause...then you get a nice upgrade, too! (but that wouldn't take care of wheel bearings, of course...would rule that out first.)
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03-18-2012, 09:59 PM
#8
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I recommend finding a higher-end specialty tire/wheel/brake/alignment shop and taking it to them. I've been plagued in the past with stuff like this and have <finally> discovered that the right shop is key.
Good luck!
Good luck!
03-19-2012, 12:51 AM
#10
It's had a four wheel alignment right? either way yes or no, i'd realign.
when it's on the lift and you shake the **** out of each front end component is there any play? you should be able to feel a bad wheel bearing. you should also be able to feel a bad steering box.
if you can't feel that I'd look at control arm bushings.
the tire pressures are correct, right? overinflation will cause this.
I might consider working with another technician if your current tech is giving up. you can't push water up hill.
when it's on the lift and you shake the **** out of each front end component is there any play? you should be able to feel a bad wheel bearing. you should also be able to feel a bad steering box.
if you can't feel that I'd look at control arm bushings.
the tire pressures are correct, right? overinflation will cause this.
I might consider working with another technician if your current tech is giving up. you can't push water up hill.
03-19-2012, 05:42 AM
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I bought my 997 used with 19k miles signed for Porsche newsletter .... they emailed me after my 1st visit to my P dealer re my satisfaction mentioned a small issue... 2 days later the dealer was all over it.
What I'm saying is let Porsche know the dimension of this oddessy I'l bet they will make something happen
I bought my 997 used with 19k miles signed for Porsche newsletter .... they emailed me after my 1st visit to my P dealer re my satisfaction mentioned a small issue... 2 days later the dealer was all over it.
What I'm saying is let Porsche know the dimension of this oddessy I'l bet they will make something happen
03-19-2012, 01:01 PM
#14
Does the car exhibit this behavior on any and all highways? Or are you always driving the same highway?
I ask because the construction of certain roads will induce a bit of a wobble in the steering. We have a hwy locally that does this.
GL
I ask because the construction of certain roads will induce a bit of a wobble in the steering. We have a hwy locally that does this.
GL