Steering wobble?

[Sunny43.5]

Shop around first


M

That is VW's quoted price for a new auto , I used it as a guide only I am sure there are auto shops who may do it cheaper but here in good old Brissie they are as rare as rocking horse poo . I found only one place who would do the work most others were just too vague for my liking .
Now back to the wobble I only recalled after my first reply that I also had a strange sound -wobble in my work T5 about 10 months ago , it was more pronounced going into RH corners and as I stated and apologized for at the time it was an underinflated tyre that caused my problem I think because it was low on pressure it was creating havoc with the traction control Hmmmm

[Red Bicycle]

[QUOTE=Now back to the wobble I only recalled after my first reply that I also had a strange sound -wobble in my work T5 about 10 months ago , it was more pronounced going into RH corners and as I stated and apologized for at the time it was an underinflated tyre that caused my problem I think because it was low on pressure it was creating havoc with the traction control Hmmmm[/QUOTE]

Hi Sunny

Just saw your post as I was busy getting away on holidays. The thoughts on TC are interesting and something I'll watch. I picked up my T5 from my mechanic (Safety Service Centre - Forsetville NSW - good guy) and drove from Sydney to Mt Hotham Vic. I've been up and down the mountain (30K of tight twisty road) a number of times and no repeat of the issue. The auto is working perfectly so I'm ruling that out. At this stage it looks like it will remain a mystery.

Cheers

[BrianJ]

Mine used to wobble occasionally when ot was new, I suspected tight CV joints in the front axles. If they are reluctant to flex they could put a small force on the wheel which could feedback as wobble.

Brian

[Red Bicycle]

Thanks Brian

Will look at the CV joints next time up on the hoist.

Cheers

Michael

[Red Bicycle]

Up on a hoist and my mechanic is pretty sure it is a worn CV joint and will replace at next service - thankfully not too an expensive fix.

[Sunny43.5]

Check drive shafts apparently there has been some issues I read about on the "Brickyard "forum in the UK drive shafts failing at only 30.000miles .

[Red Bicycle]

This problem just started to recur two weeks ago so finally took it in to have it fixed. Turned out to be the welsh plug from the CV joint housing had fallen into the housing and was being mangled occasionally causing problems. My mechanic hadn't seen anything like it before.

Cheers

Michael