steering wheel not straight?
07-27-07, 11:21 PM
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steering wheel not straight?
I am not sure if it's just me, but if I let go of the steering wheel the car tends to veer to the left.
also, if I point the wheel to what I think is straight, the car basically slowly change lane to the left. Otherwise I have to point it about few degrees off to keep straight (looking at lexus symbol) This is driving me nuts because the small steering input is quite sensitive on this car. It seems to go straighter at higher speed so I don't understand. Don't get me wrong it's rather subtle but my lexus symbol is not straight to keep the car in the lane.
Do you think I have an issue with my alignment, I have 800 miles and I have not hit any curbs etc, only running on the regular bumps and potholes on our freeways. I am not sure when I started noticing it. Could it be possible the alignment is not dead on from the factory?
Would the dealer align it at this low milege without a charge. It's kind of driving me crazy. I am pretty sure I can show the technician what I mean.
also, if I point the wheel to what I think is straight, the car basically slowly change lane to the left. Otherwise I have to point it about few degrees off to keep straight (looking at lexus symbol) This is driving me nuts because the small steering input is quite sensitive on this car. It seems to go straighter at higher speed so I don't understand. Don't get me wrong it's rather subtle but my lexus symbol is not straight to keep the car in the lane.
Do you think I have an issue with my alignment, I have 800 miles and I have not hit any curbs etc, only running on the regular bumps and potholes on our freeways. I am not sure when I started noticing it. Could it be possible the alignment is not dead on from the factory?
Would the dealer align it at this low milege without a charge. It's kind of driving me crazy. I am pretty sure I can show the technician what I mean.
07-27-07, 11:36 PM
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Actually, alignment is usually covered by the factory warranty for something like the first 1,000 miles or so, or for the first year. Whichever occurs first. It varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
If it isn't tire pressure, its probably an alignment issue. I think this Lexus is the first car I've owned which has a dead center steering wheel. Even my VW Touareg was a little off. That is so annoying when you're a perfectionist
If it isn't tire pressure, its probably an alignment issue. I think this Lexus is the first car I've owned which has a dead center steering wheel. Even my VW Touareg was a little off. That is so annoying when you're a perfectionist
07-28-07, 01:16 AM
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yes i have the same problem. ill be checking my tire pressure tomorrow. then if the problem isnt fixed ill be going back to my alignment shop. damnit i just got it aligned too. could they have screwed up?
07-28-07, 09:21 AM
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Yes. Easily.Alignment is a tricky bit, tolerance stackups can push you one way or the other. Additionally, a lot of shops will only check that total toe is in spec, not the individual wheels (ie, your left toe is -0.6 deg, and your right is +0.5, which is a net "total toe" of only -0.1, but your vehicle will still pull one way.
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