E85/E86 Steering Problems (Solved)

M@_ · Post by **M@_** » Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:56 pm

Don’t overthink it. Adjust the ring first then talk about how you need a new column if that doesn’t work.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:46 pm

poortomsacold wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:36 am
firebobby wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:20 am
ryushe wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:50 pm You're absolutely right of course. Already tried getting to the bolts last weekend, but while I seem to be able to reach one (it turned), I just can't get to the other (not enough space for hands + tools). Took out the lower air duct and everything, still no space (LHD car). By the way, it's two T40 torx bolts in my case, would probably be a lot easier if I could grab the bolts directly instead of having to use a socket wrench :/

Initial call to this gentleman was to get the ring adjusted, but his argument is that sticky steering is something different from this specific issue (literally 'stuck' steering wheel during turns vs. tiny adjustments to the steering wheel while driving straight between certain speeds). He claims it's due to issues with the ESP motor incorrectly reacting to sensors readings, which would require a 'new' steering column.
I just can't work out exactly how what sounds like an electronics issue can be related to a full mechanical replacement...
He will want to go down the expensive route, it's not his money!
I had sticky steering, it was like the car was suicidal and wanted to crash
I adjusted the ring some years ago and it was an instant fix, the car became a pleasure to drive.
Morning. Aside from the sticky steering itself where the steering wheel sorts of locks into position, did you have any other sorts of steering issues - loose handling at speed, etc?

No, just horrible steering.
My ECU packed up some years ago too, that's when I adjusted the ring, while fitting the motor back in

It felt and still does feel like a different can.

poortomsacold · Post by **poortomsacold** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:42 pm

Finally got round to removing the stripped bolt and replacing it with the one enuff-zen kindly sent me, have tightened the steering a little and initial test seems positive. Will report back once I’ve had a longer drive. Glad to have been able to adjust it though.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:48 pm

Think I quite like being enuff ZEN

poortomsacold · Post by **poortomsacold** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:56 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:48 pm Think I quite like being enuff ZEN

Haha bloody predictive text at it again! You were snuff_zee when I first typed it!

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:54 pm

poortomsacold wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:56 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:48 pm Think I quite like being enuff ZEN
Haha bloody predictive text at it again! You were snuff_zee when I first typed it!

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