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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Hello all,

Does anyone know how to center the steering wheel? I know there's any adjustment for it; it's not like you have to take the steering wheel off or anything. My wheel was off a quarter inch to the left courtesy of a dealer alignment, and now it's off a half inch in the other direction courtesy of the dealer trying to fix it. Alignment is perfect, just need the wheel centered. Anyone know how to do it on an '06?

It's driving me crazy!!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 05:00 AM
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make the dealer keep trying until they get it straight. I don't know exactly how they do it, but it is related to alignment. this should be simple for the dealer.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Do not touch anything what is under warranty. Period. Take the car back to the dealer or take it to another dealer. They might have better service department. They will fix it.
Except of filling my cars with gasoline I never touch any of my car that is still under warranty.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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From page 427 of the manual:
VGRS may be deactivated with a change in the center position of the steering wheel if:
1. You continue maneuvering the steering wheel when the vehicle is stopped or running at very low speed.
2. If you continue driving holding the steering wheel to the extreme right or left.
3. If you maneuver the steering wheel immediately after starting the engine.

Also: do not disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, or the center position of the steering wheel could be slightly changed. However after driving for a short while, it should return to center.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SinCity
From page 427 of the manual:
VGRS may be deactivated with a change in the center position of the steering wheel if:
1. You continue maneuvering the steering wheel when the vehicle is stopped or running at very low speed.
2. If you continue driving holding the steering wheel to the extreme right or left.
3. If you maneuver the steering wheel immediately after starting the engine.

Also: do not disconnect the battery with the steering wheel turned, or the center position of the steering wheel could be slightly changed. However after driving for a short while, it should return to center.
Wow, I can honestly say I have no idea what you're talking about! I'll take a look at the manual thanks!
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