Power steering
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Power steering
I have an 06 a6 z51 has anyone had a problem with there power steering. mine sometimes sound like the entire car trembles when i turn at a dead stop for a second or two and then stops its eratic and it doesnt do it all the time any suggestions or similar experiences.
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Some have reported a vauge feeling at/near idle where the power steering feels like the power was killed and the power steering gets "numb" for a second.
Any other aliments sounds like a problem that requires a trip to the dealer.
Tom
Any other aliments sounds like a problem that requires a trip to the dealer.
Tom
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St. Jude Donor '13
The front tires on our cars are really big and grippy, turning the steering wheel while stopped takes a lot of hydraulic muscle. That could make the car vibrate a little, or just the scrubbing of the tires on the pavement. Maybe you can find another Z51 to compare.
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power steering at idle
Funny this topic came up, I've actually felt 4-5 "numb at idle" power steering episodes in the two weeks I've owned my Z51. It's only for a second, and it feels like something "grips" my wheels for a split second as I'm turning them. . .only if I'm at idle or *just* starting to move.
This is happened enough that I've noticed "there it is again" but not so much that I've been able to establish a repeatable pattern (i.e., "when I do 'this', it happens".
Anyone else??? And if so, did you take the car in?
Mark
This is happened enough that I've noticed "there it is again" but not so much that I've been able to establish a repeatable pattern (i.e., "when I do 'this', it happens".
Anyone else??? And if so, did you take the car in?
Mark
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Yeah I sometimes get a vibrating/grinding (but not metal-to-metal) sound when going very slowly (like turning into my garage) but it only happens with the brakes slightly applied. If I let off the brakes for a second it goes away. It only happens when turing sharply with the brakes on, and not every time. It is quite loud. My son heard it standing next to the car as I backed out. Is this the same symptom as above or do I have something else?
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From: Fullerton Ca
Originally Posted by vetteology
I have an 06 a6 z51 has anyone had a problem with there power steering. mine sometimes sound like the entire car trembles when i turn at a dead stop for a second or two and then stops its eratic and it doesnt do it all the time any suggestions or similar experiences.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...php?t=1553847;)
Last edited by ocjim; Nov 21, 2006 at 08:25 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: louisville "derby city" kentucky
had the same problem on my 05 vert. when the supercrap tires wore out i replace them with the goodyear ps2 stock tires. since then, no more problems and they grip way better..............crancky
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