steering wheel wiggles back and forth when i drive.. what does this mean? how much does it cost to fix?
2006-09-21 06:56:15 · 20 answers · asked by realgirl768553 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could mean your tires are cupping or wearing unevenly. Have you rotated your tires lately. If not, you should. If that doesn't help.
Sorry and good luck
2006-09-21 07:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Highbeam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it happen when you step on the brake? Or does it happen while you drive but goes away when you reach a certain speed?
Alignment probably, maybe struts, etcTry having the wheels rebalanced, check the front end alignment, and double check the lower ball joints, drive shaft.
The shaking you describe is unusually due to tire cord separation. Rotate tires front to back. If this fixes your problem, have your front tires replaced.
2006-09-21 06:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be several things. You might have thrown a wheel weight, your alignment might be off if you have recently hit a large pothole or hit a curb hard. Possibly you have a bent rim. Your best be is to have it looked at by a professional before your steering system is damaged even more.
2006-09-21 07:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by jetfighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wheels might need a tire balance!
or the wheel is damage!
Maybe the steering colum needs to be fix!
2006-09-21 06:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check the balance of your tires- about $25. If that does not fix the problem you may have some sterring parts worn out. And in some cases you engine mounts may be worn. The cost of these repairs depends on the vehicle you drive...
2006-09-21 07:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by dak1169 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get that same problem.....sometimes it shakes and sometimes it doesnt....i needed an alignment done...thats the little metal things on the tire..you have to take it to the shop so they can realign them...or your steering wheel may be loose......oh yeh make sure your tires have enough air in them..they all should have the smae amount for a steady drive.
2006-09-21 06:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by Hazel-Iris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We really do more info on this before anyone can tell you for sure.
Like:
Does it do this all the time like from time you start moving ect.
Does it only do it at a certain speed.
Does it do it when you hit the brakes also of does it stop when you brake?
With thin info we all have right now I got to say all the above answers can be right. any one of them or all of them.
You do need to get your front end worked on by a good Mechanic.
2006-09-21 07:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by jjnsao 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it shake when you tap on the brake? If so then you need new brake pads. If not then there is something wrong with your alignment, could cost a couple hundred dollars depends on how bad it is. I'd get it checked out ASAP
2006-09-21 07:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by Fantasy686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be alignment or possibly as simple as a wheel out of balance. Both are inexpensive repairs.
2006-09-21 07:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my car did it when I got up to high speeds in it. The wheels/alignment were so messed up from the previous owner curb checking and running throuh pot holes.
So that may be what it is.
2006-09-21 07:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually means you need a alignment or you need power steering fluid.
2006-09-21 06:59:30 · answer #11 · answered by poker_star21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋