Loose Steering?
11-01-2018, 09:49 AM
#1
Loose Steering?
Hi Everyone,
Picked up my 2015 E63 S sedan a week ago and have been putting it through its paces. I'm noticing that the steering feels very loose at the 12 o'clock position, like there's a large dead zone. While driving at speed, it almost feels like I'm driving a bus, constantly making minor corrections. It feels very imprecise. I am coming from a Golf R, but I would think that a car of this caliber should have equal or better steering than a vw. Is this normal, or a common issue? Is there a fix?
Looking forward to the replies.
thanks
Picked up my 2015 E63 S sedan a week ago and have been putting it through its paces. I'm noticing that the steering feels very loose at the 12 o'clock position, like there's a large dead zone. While driving at speed, it almost feels like I'm driving a bus, constantly making minor corrections. It feels very imprecise. I am coming from a Golf R, but I would think that a car of this caliber should have equal or better steering than a vw. Is this normal, or a common issue? Is there a fix?
Looking forward to the replies.
thanks
11-01-2018, 12:12 PM
#2
MBWorld Fanatic!
Hi Everyone,
Picked up my 2015 E63 S sedan a week ago and have been putting it through its paces. I'm noticing that the steering feels very loose at the 12 o'clock position, like there's a large dead zone. While driving at speed, it almost feels like I'm driving a bus, constantly making minor corrections. It feels very imprecise. I am coming from a Golf R, but I would think that a car of this caliber should have equal or better steering than a vw. Is this normal, or a common issue? Is there a fix?
Looking forward to the replies.
thanks
Picked up my 2015 E63 S sedan a week ago and have been putting it through its paces. I'm noticing that the steering feels very loose at the 12 o'clock position, like there's a large dead zone. While driving at speed, it almost feels like I'm driving a bus, constantly making minor corrections. It feels very imprecise. I am coming from a Golf R, but I would think that a car of this caliber should have equal or better steering than a vw. Is this normal, or a common issue? Is there a fix?
Looking forward to the replies.
thanks
11-01-2018, 01:09 PM
#4
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2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ecu tune; edok tcu tune; BB intakes; dyno tuned
Could be the tires tram lining on that highway if it's a grooved highway
also could be your alignment or tires pulling or loss of tread ... what's your tire pressure
are you lowered? On oem rims and suspension? Are you in s+ suspension mode as this is best and most lowered position while driving
this is not normal as you describe it
my mdx and 550i both feel very accurate at 12 o clock
also could be your alignment or tires pulling or loss of tread ... what's your tire pressure
are you lowered? On oem rims and suspension? Are you in s+ suspension mode as this is best and most lowered position while driving
this is not normal as you describe it
my mdx and 550i both feel very accurate at 12 o clock
Last edited by PeterUbers; 11-01-2018 at 01:20 PM.
11-01-2018, 01:33 PM
#5
Could be the tires tram lining on that highway if it's a grooved highway
also could be your alignment or tires pulling or loss of tread ... what's your tire pressure
are you lowered? On oem rims and suspension? Are you in s+ suspension mode as this is best and most lowered position while driving
this is not normal as you describe it
my mdx and 550i both feel very accurate at 12 o clock
also could be your alignment or tires pulling or loss of tread ... what's your tire pressure
are you lowered? On oem rims and suspension? Are you in s+ suspension mode as this is best and most lowered position while driving
this is not normal as you describe it
my mdx and 550i both feel very accurate at 12 o clock
Suspension and rims are stock. It came with Firestone Firehawk tires which I've never used before. They are ~42psi.
Mostly it feels like a dead spot in the steering, where moving the wheel a slight amount will not turn the tires, but it's only in the center/12 o'clock position.
Could it be worn linkage in the suspension? Bushings? Do these cars have rack & pinion that could be worn?
Thanks
11-01-2018, 01:55 PM
#6
Senior Member
Sport and sport+ Suspension mode Both put the steering into a more aggressive mode (heavier)
C put the ateering in the lazy mode.
I would get a wheel alignment done, ask for both pre and post restults.. double check the tire psi’s, and go from there.
C put the ateering in the lazy mode.
I would get a wheel alignment done, ask for both pre and post restults.. double check the tire psi’s, and go from there.
11-01-2018, 02:11 PM
#7
MBWorld Fanatic!
Could be the tires tram lining on that highway if it's a grooved highway
also could be your alignment or tires pulling or loss of tread ... what's your tire pressure
are you lowered? On oem rims and suspension? Are you in s+ suspension mode as this is best and most lowered position while driving
this is not normal as you describe it
my mdx and 550i both feel very accurate at 12 o clock
also could be your alignment or tires pulling or loss of tread ... what's your tire pressure
are you lowered? On oem rims and suspension? Are you in s+ suspension mode as this is best and most lowered position while driving
this is not normal as you describe it
my mdx and 550i both feel very accurate at 12 o clock
I didn't sense the OP has alignment type issues. It sounds like he thinks the wheel is too loosey goosey at 12 o'clock while driving. If he is in C mode at freeway speeds, he might just not be used to the electronic adaptive steering. It's hard to say. But what he described did not sound like tires, road grooves, or alignment.
Op,
Next time you take it in for a service tell them about your concern and they will tell you if that is normal. Of course, with that said, they might still shine you on and just say it's normal rather than deal with it. Maybe you can make a short video showing us with your narrative what you are experiencing?
Good Luck
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11-01-2018, 05:26 PM
#8
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Sometimes an wheel alignment can highlight another problem or issue.. That is why i mentioned it.
