help my steering wheel isn't centering...
03-14-2008, 03:04 PM
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hi guys, for some reason my steering wheel is not centering when i am driving around. I'm planning to take it to the dealer but the problem is i just recently install a sport suspension and put on 19in wheels. Do you guys think the dealer might come up with some BS excuse to not fix my car? thannks for all reply 
03-14-2008, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dekzaa96' post='545007' date='Mar 14 2008, 06:04 PM
hi guys, for some reason my steering wheel is not centering when i am driving around. I'm planning to take it to the dealer but the problem is i just recently install a sport suspension and put on 19in wheels. Do you guys think the dealer might come up with some BS excuse to not fix my car? thannks for all reply
It would also help to know if your car has active steering or not. And please add your location to your profile.
03-14-2008, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='545008' date='Mar 14 2008, 07:08 PM
What do you mean by a sport suspension? After-market springs/shocks? If you altered any aspect of the suspension, your suspension warranty is null and void. You will have to pay for any issues associated with the suspension and future problems if they occur. Expect to pay for the alignment. The 19" wheels don't make a difference regarding the warranty.
It would also help to know if your car has active steering or not. And please add your location to your profile.
It would also help to know if your car has active steering or not. And please add your location to your profile.
03-15-2008, 03:41 AM
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from what I understand you AS needs to be re initialized , or your alignment is off, but thats unlikely , I did read someone else's car on this board had a tilted steering wheel after service and they just needed to re initialize the AC by Progman and it was fine in less than 30 mins.....
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I think you just need an alignment.... Good luck!!!
03-15-2008, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mtw1116' post='545220' date='Mar 15 2008, 11:07 AM
I think you just need an alignment.... Good luck!!!
03-15-2008, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by dekzaa96' post='545233' date='Mar 15 2008, 11:29 AM
thansk for all reply but my car was like this before i install the springs......
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I know this sounds obvious but do a search using "reset active steering" in the Google box and you'll see more information about what snkpkp said above...
I should add that although this may center your steering wheel, you might want to have the alignment checked too since you had suspension work done.
I should add that although this may center your steering wheel, you might want to have the alignment checked too since you had suspension work done.