Steering wheel vibration

[andrew_churcher]

Hi All,

Sorry for all the questions. All input is always appreciated.

So - my steering wheel is vibrating at about 70mph....nothing too major and tends to ease off once past that speed or below that speed. If I stay around 70 the vibration is pretty consistent. No noticeable tracking issues to either side.

Am thinking wheels need balancing...but then today also noticed that stopping from high (ish) speed caused the wheel to vibrate more violently. This happened consistently today when hitting the brakes from around a similar speed (70mph).

Sidenote: The ABS light has been staying on for quite a few secs after I start the car as well.

The front discs are close to 70% worn. I was hoping to nurse them through to the next service interval.

So - my plan of attack was going to be to get the car wheels balanced...then wait for a few mths until the next service (though realistically thats about 6mths away) to sort discs and pads etc

Given the above - could this all be interrelated and require more immediate attention all at once?.... or can i get away with initially getting the wheels balanced?

Thanks in advance

Rgds,

AC

 

[paul kelley]

Hi

As the brakes are all that is between you and a big bang, I would suggest you have both balancing and the brakes checked ASAP .

You can leave the service to a later date.

Have fun

Paul Kelley

 

[bernard tester]

Hi if you just have the rear wheels balanced it should stop the steering wheel shake at 70mph. I did take my C2 up to 130 this morning no shake! on a private section of cause. Berny.

 

[AVI_8]

ORIGINAL: bernard tester

Hi if you just have the rear wheels balanced it should stop the steering wheel shake at 70mph. I did take my C2 up to 130 this morning no shake! on a private section of cause. Berny.

Presume that you mean the front wheels Bernard, it's unlikely that an imbalance on the rear wheels would cause the steering wheel to shake, it would more tend to cause a vibration at the rear of the car in my experience

If balancing the wheels doesn't cure the problem, it could mean a worn bush on the front suspension, or a ball joint needing replaced.

 

[bernard tester]

If the steering wheel shake is at 70 mph rear wheel balance! if the shake is at 50/55 mph front wheel balance! hope this helps. Berny.

 

[mcgc0]

Maybe also check that you've had the factory recall steering joint/union fix applied. The chassis number to your nearest OPC should sort this check out for you..