Halp! Wrx is stiff when I make a U turn or sharp turns.
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Halp! Wrx is stiff when I make a U turn or sharp turns.
Maybe someone here knows what the dealio is. I have a 05 wrx 1st owner never wrecked, with 60k miles. I just noticed the other day as I was making a U turn. The steering wheel is kind of stiff and it feels like the front wheels are rubbing but I dont think they are it just feels like it. My initial thoughts were maybe a belt is loose or something. No clicking noise and I didn't notice any leaks. Also I am sitting on Cobb springs, original struts, 18x8.95 Rota Grids which never gave any issues.
Last edited by Manny408; 12-13-2013 at 09:11 AM.
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as a person that has 2 05's that's normal.
when you turn really sharp like that your are just meeting the mechanical limits of the steering components. nothing to worry about young padawan.
when you turn really sharp like that your are just meeting the mechanical limits of the steering components. nothing to worry about young padawan.
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Lol Overbear...yea those low miles are nice for the year huh?
Thanks guys I'm gonna take her in just be safe. I am hoping its nothing but I did just notice it which raised the red flag.
Thanks guys I'm gonna take her in just be safe. I am hoping its nothing but I did just notice it which raised the red flag.
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or a tighter rack...
In all seriousness, I have a hybrid STi steering rack in my Forester, and it turns wider than most at low speed, but I'm rarely at low speed making sharp turns.
Last edited by Roo; 12-14-2013 at 05:52 AM.
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If the feeling in your steering wheel changes stiffness, then it could be the notorious power steering pump symptoms. There can be binding on the pulley and belt, it could be fluid and air bubbles, or it could be that the power steering pump will be getting shot soon (irregardless of the miles on it).
Does it happen when its cold, warm, etc? Provide more descriptive symptoms. Have someone look at your PS pump when you are turning the wheel full lock left and right, or have someone turn while you look for any signs of odd behavior.
Does it happen when its cold, warm, etc? Provide more descriptive symptoms. Have someone look at your PS pump when you are turning the wheel full lock left and right, or have someone turn while you look for any signs of odd behavior.
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