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    Loose/stiff steering

    My friend drove my car for a bit, and he's complaining that my steering is "wonky". It is super loose when the car is stopped, and then when its driving its less loose. by loose i mean easy to turn. He's sayin it aint normal. What do you guys think?



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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    If it tracks straight, doesn't leak and doesn't wander or pull, then it's all good.
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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    what size of tire do you have on car? if you have skinny tires it will turn hella easy!

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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    Im just sayin it gets hard sometimes then goes soft, but my friend made a huge deal about it. I think its cause the fluid is a bit low, but im makin sure theres nothing you guys can think of that might be a big deal. Also, the alignment is a bit off, and im gona fix that next week.

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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    It could be a malfunctioning speed sensor. We have a speed adaptive power steering system on our cars. At full stop, you have full power. Once you get moving, power decreases with speed, to a point where there's almost no power assist.

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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    i have that bypassed as the hose leaked^ lol

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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    Quote Originally Posted by Ayeobe View Post
    Im just sayin it gets hard sometimes then goes soft, but my friend made a huge deal about it. I think its cause the fluid is a bit low, but im makin sure theres nothing you guys can think of that might be a big deal. Also, the alignment is a bit off, and im gona fix that next week.
    Low fluid will cause variable assist.
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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    I think you shouldnt let other people drive your car

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    Re: Loose/stiff steering

    Lol, this guy said he dosnt want to anymore, so i wont be letting anyone drive it anymore.

    Alright, im gona go top up the PS fluid, and figure out where to do the coolant flush..

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