The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
 		IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A
Reload this Page Shake in the wheel ?????
Register FAQ Members List Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-28-2006, 10:36 AM
GOT2HAVESVX's Avatar
GOT2HAVESVX GOT2HAVESVX is offline
What blue lights?
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Concord, VA
Posts: 507
Send a message via AIM to GOT2HAVESVX
Shake in the wheel ?????
My car has always drove really good with no shaking or pulling in the wheel. Today when I went to lunch I noticed the steering wheel has a little back n forth thing going on. Can anyone tell me what I might start with looking for whats wrong? TIA
__________________
Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore!

Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's

1995 Green
1992 Black
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-28-2006, 05:36 PM
GOT2HAVESVX's Avatar
GOT2HAVESVX GOT2HAVESVX is offline
What blue lights?
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Concord, VA
Posts: 507
Send a message via AIM to GOT2HAVESVX
Anybody???
__________________
Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore!

Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's

1995 Green
1992 Black
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-28-2006, 05:52 PM
Trevor's Avatar
Trevor Trevor is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 5,223
Registered SVX
Quote:
Originally Posted by GOT2HAVESVX
Anybody???
Sorry you appear to have been left in the cold.

As the vibration has only just been noticed, it could be that you have lost a wheel balancing weight. A long shot could be something stuck tight to the tread of your tyre. All in all a check on wheel balance would be in order.
__________________
Trevor, New Zealand.

As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-28-2006, 06:44 PM
Crazypolo95 Crazypolo95 is offline
95pologreen
  
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hoover,AL
Posts: 307
Send a message via AIM to Crazypolo95
i had that same thing but when braking .The feeling that i found that was not right was that one of my front tire psi was at 29 not 32.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-28-2006, 06:57 PM
dwd1985 dwd1985 is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: US
Posts: 433
tire balance, or possibly alignment. Do a balance check first, because its cheaper. If that doesnt fix the problem, get an alignment done.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-28-2006, 07:06 PM
sharky512345 sharky512345 is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 839
Send a message via AIM to sharky512345
as everyone has been saying already, check to see if your tires are balanced correctly. Also if you have been playing in the snow/mud/sand then it could have accumulated in the wheels and thrown the balance off.
__________________
Current: 2005 Black Legacy 2.5i 63k
Previous: 1996 Brilliant Red SVX LSi 117k
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-28-2006, 07:10 PM
michael's Avatar
michael michael is offline
What Potholes ???
Subaru Bronze Contributor 		 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Scranton, PA
Posts: 2,425
Registered SVX
Swap the front wheels with the rear to see if it's tire/wheel related. If it doesn't change it may be suspension/brake related.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-28-2006, 10:08 PM
dannmarr's Avatar
dannmarr dannmarr is offline
I work for my SVX
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pocono Lake, PA
Posts: 1,647
Registered SVX
Also check if all the lug nuts are tight.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-29-2006, 11:00 AM
GOT2HAVESVX's Avatar
GOT2HAVESVX GOT2HAVESVX is offline
What blue lights?
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Concord, VA
Posts: 507
Send a message via AIM to GOT2HAVESVX
Thanks you guys are great. Just needed a jump start! LOL
__________________
Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore!

Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's

1995 Green
1992 Black
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 11-29-2006, 11:19 AM
dannmarr's Avatar
dannmarr dannmarr is offline
I work for my SVX
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pocono Lake, PA
Posts: 1,647
Registered SVX
What does the steering wheel have to do with a jump start? Anyway, glad you solved your problem.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 11-29-2006, 11:50 AM
Ricochet's Avatar
Ricochet Ricochet is offline
I brought some ham.
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 1,868
Send a message via AIM to Ricochet Send a message via MSN to Ricochet Send a message via Yahoo to Ricochet
Mine did the same thing. When I got new tires and an alignment it drove perfectly straight and smooth.. not sure what the hell you're talking about with the jump start though.
__________________
Brian
Last edited by Ricochet; 11-29-2006 at 12:01 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 11-29-2006, 05:45 PM
GOT2HAVESVX's Avatar
GOT2HAVESVX GOT2HAVESVX is offline
What blue lights?
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Concord, VA
Posts: 507
Send a message via AIM to GOT2HAVESVX
Quote:
Originally Posted by dannmarr
What does the steering wheel have to do with a jump start? Anyway, glad you solved your problem.

As in you guys were slow getting started with your answers. I am guessing it was a rock or something in the tread because it isnt doing it today.....Gonna look around under it this weekend anyways.
__________________
Life begins around 70 MPH and stops when you dont see the flashing blue lights anymore!

Scott & Audrey's Subaru SVX's

1995 Green
1992 Black
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 11-30-2006, 02:37 AM
Ricochet's Avatar
Ricochet Ricochet is offline
I brought some ham.
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 1,868
Send a message via AIM to Ricochet Send a message via MSN to Ricochet Send a message via Yahoo to Ricochet
It could just be from the cold hardening your tires overnight making flat spots on the bottom.
__________________
Brian
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 11-30-2006, 07:11 AM
Mr. Pockets's Avatar
Mr. Pockets Mr. Pockets is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Champaign, IL
Posts: 6,916
Send a message via ICQ to Mr. Pockets
Registered SVX
Quote:
Originally Posted by GOT2HAVESVX
As in you guys were slow getting started with your answers. I am guessing it was a rock or something in the tread because it isnt doing it today.....Gonna look around under it this weekend anyways.
That would have to be some rock. No, really.

You might need to get your front suspension looked at. It's possible something like a tie rod end or ball joint is worn.

Did you notice this shake all the time or just when turning the wheel in a certain direction?
__________________


2005 RX-8 Grand Touring
2005 Outback
2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon

END OF LINE
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 11-30-2006, 07:12 AM
Mr. Pockets's Avatar
Mr. Pockets Mr. Pockets is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Champaign, IL
Posts: 6,916
Send a message via ICQ to Mr. Pockets
Registered SVX
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazypolo95
i had that same thing but when braking .The feeling that i found that was not right was that one of my front tire psi was at 29 not 32.
Sounds to me like your front rotors are warped.
__________________


2005 RX-8 Grand Touring
2005 Outback
2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon

END OF LINE
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:49 AM.

Contact Us - SVX World Network - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122