Wonky Steering

am I allowed to correct you all regarding the run flats....

Bridgestone run-flats tramline like the is no tomorrow, Michelin ZP run-flats dont tramline - AT ALL :D
 
MalcZ4 said:
Pre facelift models have a history of steering rack problems - the rack is controlled by electric servo motors and when faulty can cause the steering to feel "sticky"

On later models they went back to an old fashioned hydraulic system. :thumbsup:
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This is not quite correct.

The pre-facelift cars' "sticky steering" issue has nothing to do with the steering rack or servo motors - it's due to a malfunction of the ECU on the steering column when subjected to high temperatures.

This can eventually get so bad as to necessitate an upgrade to the post-facelift ECU - unfortunately attached to the steering column for good measure. Yes, the whole lot has to be replaced (around 2.5k repair :cry: !)

The good news is that your problem does't sound like "sticky steering" to me (I've experienced this on mine so I know what it's like) :wink:
 
gannet said:
am I allowed to correct you all regarding the run flats....

Bridgestone run-flats tramline like the is no tomorrow, Michelin ZP run-flats dont tramline - AT ALL :D
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Certainly agree with the Bridgestone comment and hope to confirm the Michelin in the future

By the way anyone seen any sign of the Bridgestone 3s
 
Almost certainly the run flats causing it. Having the same problem & it is worse if tyres are even slightly over inflated.
 
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