When i drive, about every six seconds my steering wheel starts to vibrate, then stops, then six seconds later, starts again. not very hard, but noticably. what is this and is it really bad?
2006-07-19 05:20:45 · 11 answers · asked by Kansas 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I suspect yu maybe having an issue with your power steering pump. Yes, you should have it looked at, as replacement cost can be substancial, but if only needing fluid, that would cost a few dollars!
2006-07-19 05:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by Cronus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steering wheel vibrations are usually caused by your front wheel/wheels needing to be balanced. It can also be caused by bad tires, a bad front suspension component, or a problem with the hydraulic steering pump or other steering component.
Take the car to a shop and have it looked at.
2006-07-19 05:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's really bad, and you should have it checked by a professional immediately. It sounds as if something in the mechanical part of the steering is going bad. If it's loose enough that you can feel it, especially regularly, it's definitely in bad shape. SLOWLY drive to a mechanic.
2006-07-19 05:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the air pressure in your tires, or have it checked. A lot places will do this for free. Have them look at your tires as well and make sure they are ok. Your tires might also need to be rotated because they do wear on one side. If none of this works try having an alignment. When my did this it was because the air pressure was not correct.
2006-07-19 05:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by forestgreen33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a good front end person. Could be a tire with a bad belt or out of balance.
2006-07-19 05:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the shop immediately.... there might be something loosed or just need some wheel balancing and alignment
2006-07-19 05:23:54 · answer #6 · answered by siulnamor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it vibrate when you turn? probably your power steering is failing.
2006-07-19 05:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jerry H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an out of balance tire
2006-07-19 05:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by boostedscarab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the garage ask a mechanic
2006-07-19 05:24:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try talking to a mechanic
2006-07-19 05:49:23 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋