Steering wheel vibration
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Steering wheel vibration
Hi,
I recently purchased a 2002 CLK430. When driving, more noticeable at freeway speeds, the steering wheel start to vibrate. I can feel it and can see it as well. This doesn't seem normal to me and I am not sure what could be broken. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
rn
I recently purchased a 2002 CLK430. When driving, more noticeable at freeway speeds, the steering wheel start to vibrate. I can feel it and can see it as well. This doesn't seem normal to me and I am not sure what could be broken. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
rn
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From: NYC
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Possible causes and solutions
-Bent rims (get new ones or get them straightened)
-wheels not properly balanced (go to tire shop and get the balanced)
-Rotors may be warped (check them out and if they are buy new ones and change your pads)
-Need wheel alignment?
-if you have directional tires make sure that they are in agreement with the arrows.
Thats all I can think of of and what is most probable.
-Bent rims (get new ones or get them straightened)
-wheels not properly balanced (go to tire shop and get the balanced)
-Rotors may be warped (check them out and if they are buy new ones and change your pads)
-Need wheel alignment?
-if you have directional tires make sure that they are in agreement with the arrows.
Thats all I can think of of and what is most probable.
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w208
ya ..ive gotten used to the slight vibrations i get around 60mph but that go away at around 80 (kinda weird lol)....im guessing its just cuz all FOUR of my rims are bent according to the dealer..lol...ah well..they getn changed out neway
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Possible causes and solutions
-Bent rims (get new ones or get them straightened)
-wheels not properly balanced (go to tire shop and get the balanced)
-Rotors may be warped (check them out and if they are buy new ones and change your pads)
-Need wheel alignment?
-if you have directional tires make sure that they are in agreement with the arrows.
Thats all I can think of of and what is most probable.
-Bent rims (get new ones or get them straightened)
-wheels not properly balanced (go to tire shop and get the balanced)
-Rotors may be warped (check them out and if they are buy new ones and change your pads)
-Need wheel alignment?
-if you have directional tires make sure that they are in agreement with the arrows.
Thats all I can think of of and what is most probable.
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06 S55 AMG
...still get the same vibration to this day
...im so pissed off but I guess its ok since I got new rims.
Right now when it's cold in the mornings I do get a vibation between 35-42mph...I don't know if anyone else has this...Get this, add to that the original vibration between 55-70mph and you get 2 strikes...lol...past 75-155mph, there's no vibrations at all...weird!
There is a thread somewhere here about Chappy trying to install ceramic control arm bushings..apparently, those bushings from the control arms are the root cause of the aforementioned vibration...I've yet to try this but for the mean time, I can live with it...
Keep me posted if you have changes...thanks
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06 S55 AMG
Hi,
I recently purchased a 2002 CLK430. When driving, more noticeable at freeway speeds, the steering wheel start to vibrate. I can feel it and can see it as well. This doesn't seem normal to me and I am not sure what could be broken. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
rn
I recently purchased a 2002 CLK430. When driving, more noticeable at freeway speeds, the steering wheel start to vibrate. I can feel it and can see it as well. This doesn't seem normal to me and I am not sure what could be broken. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
rn
After installing it, shaking is gone!
I think my bolt on the steering wheel was loose...might want to check that out..fyi
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2001 CLK430 Cab; 2008 GL550
I have the same problem but only when the engine is a bit cold, at speed of 20-30 mph. It usually goes away when its a its normal running temperture. I first thought it was the rims or tires I had, but then I got my 19's and still had that slight vibration when not at normal running tempertur. I am thinking of replacing the steering damper shock. I heard that helps and/or is the culprit
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There is a thread somewhere here about Chappy trying to install ceramic control arm bushings..apparently, those bushings from the control arms are the root cause of the aforementioned vibration...I've yet to try this but for the mean time, I can live with it...
Keep me posted if you have changes...thanks
Keep me posted if you have changes...thanks
I've had the dreaded 60mph shimmy (varying strength) since the car was new. 17s or 18...didn't matter, but I am super-picky! I'm hopeful these bushings will cure the vibration.
More info....
https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c43-amg-w202/117233-has-anyone-changed-their-lower-control-arm-bushings-themselves.html
Last edited by Chappy; Mar 30, 2007 at 01:19 PM.
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w208
yeah i get that vibration on cold mornings when the car isnt yet warmed up too....
and damn...i thought the new rims would do away with that vibratin problem...ill c wen i put em on in a couple weeks i gues....
chappy..keep us updated on those bushings
and damn...i thought the new rims would do away with that vibratin problem...ill c wen i put em on in a couple weeks i gues....
chappy..keep us updated on those bushings
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I recently purchased a brand new set of 17 x 7.5 AMG Monoblock wheels with Hankook tires. After a few days, I noticed a vibration in the steering wheel and the seat especially when I first start the car up. The vibration seems to get stronger when I am making turns but goes away around 80 mph. I brought the car to get the wheels balanced and still have the same issue. Any ideas if this is just a problem with these style wheels? I did not have the problem with the stock rims
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2013 FIAT Abarth 500
I recently purchased a brand new set of 17 x 7.5 AMG Monoblock wheels with Hankook tires. After a few days, I noticed a vibration in the steering wheel and the seat especially when I first start the car up. The vibration seems to get stronger when I am making turns but goes away around 80 mph. I brought the car to get the wheels balanced and still have the same issue. Any ideas if this is just a problem with these style wheels? I did not have the problem with the stock rims
Either they're out of balance, you have a bent wheel or the tires are bad.
