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Old 05-10-2009, 11:26 PM
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Whenever I turn the steering wheel at low speeds, it feels like it's sticking. I would also feel vibration and somewhat hear a "thud thud thud" sound as I turn. What could the problem be?
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:12 AM
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Will this help?


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Not really. I think it only happens when it's cold though.
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Bump. I still have this problem. It only happens when the car is cold. Any ideas?
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Check tire pressure?
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I'll try that. It might be it since it only happens when it's cold. How fast does the air in the tire heat up?
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It's not the tires. The s has a mildly defective steering rack. The cold makes it act up until warm.
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I see. SgtB, do you have this problem too? Would a rack from a newer S fit and fix the problem? And is it worth it?
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A $700 job for a different 'non-sticky' rack? Nah.
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bad rack or try unplugging and replugging the harness under the wheel. Could be a bad connection
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