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Old 11-14-2004, 06:50 PM
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Steering wobble

Hi folks. I have a 95 Se with 91,000 miles. Any ideas on what would cause a wobble with these symptoms?
Always present but espeically evident at/above 70 mph
Slightly shakes the steering wheel but can be felt in floor too
Has that pulsating feel like an out of balance tire (not the tires or balance-both new)
Car sometimes wants to drift right but not always
Feels kind of "loose" up front.

Thanks for your feedback.
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Old 11-14-2004, 08:02 PM
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id take it back to your shop and have them try it again, ive had it happen where the shop would "fix" the problem only to have little improvment on the way home.

at the very least they will drive it and then fix it or give you an idea of what it is by blaming the problem on something else.

from you description it sounds like it out of balance, also, could you have a flat spot in your tire from locking up the tires or having the car parked for a while in cold weather?

good luck
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Old 11-14-2004, 08:05 PM
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you may have a warped rotor
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Old 11-14-2004, 08:12 PM
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could still be your balacing if they dont spin the tire after putting the weight on it get it done agian sounds liek a balacing problem
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Old 11-14-2004, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaEvolution
you may have a warped rotor
no, not unless he likes to drive 70+ with his foot on the brake.
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Old 11-14-2004, 08:18 PM
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haha i have the same problem but mine is at 80mph. got 4 wheel alignment and didnt help. doesnt always happen only once in awhile. its like the rear end wants to slide out or sumthing.
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