Volkswagen steering & suspension repair questions and answers
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My mk4 golf steering is of centre how can I realign itchris - 2001 Volkswagen Golf - Steering & Suspension - 2/14/2012Steering-
2/14/2012 Spoon SportsThe underlying cause of off-center steering is often rear axle or toe misalignment, but it can also be caused by failing to center the steering prior to adjusting toe. If accompanied by a lead or pull to one side, the underlying cause may be cross camber, cross caster, uneven tire pressure or mismatched tire sizes side to side.
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Is it possible to obtain the key code for a new keyT. Slaughter - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Steering & Suspension - 2/7/2012I would like to have a key made for my 2001 vw jetta, but not through the dealership, its too pricy-
2/7/2012 HouseCallAutoCall a locksmith, many are equipped to handle the job now where as in prior years the equipment cost versus the return on investment was no good.
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My car key was stolen 5 days ago. I need to unlock the steering column so that i can move the vehicle from present localT. Slaughter - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Steering & Suspension - 2/7/2012
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I am having severe vibration in my steering. It's started on an off when turning on one side and driving. Now constant.AutoMD Member - 1999 Volkswagen Passat - Steering & Suspension - 1/28/2012Started vibrating at speeds of 40+ while turning to the left, now vibrates constant and will pull hard to any one side an ease up. Could it be a bad motor mount?
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1/28/2012 monteurHave your steering and front suspension checked.You may have worn tierods and/or worn upper control arms.
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How do i stop thunking noise when I turn wheel?retjr - 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio - Steering & Suspension - 1/21/2012Noise is located in front suspension. I have replaced struts and mounts twice.-
1/21/2012 monteurIt may be that your wheelbearing may be shifting in the steering knuckle on turns.
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Vibration at high speeds, has new tires and balamcedkevinB - 2002 Volkswagen Beetle - Steering & Suspension - 1/16/2012Above 60 mph the car has a steady vibration. It dosent pull to one side or the other. But when u turn right the vibration completely disappears
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1/16/2012 HouseCallAutoI suspect that you may have a bad front wheel bearing. Jack up each wheel one at a time and see if there is any lateral play in the bearings. Compare side to side. Check tie rods also for any end play.
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I hear a sound coming from the front of the car mainly when i give gas or when i stop what is this noise and how to fixpete a campillo - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta - Steering & Suspension - 1/15/2012the car has 171,000 miles i have never had this problem before but it seems that right after i rotated the tires yesterday this sound is coming from the front of the car or from the bottom is hard to say,it sounds like a rotating item that once it rotates it hits ...
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12/27/2011 monteurCheck front tires for a choppy appearance,especially on the inner sides.If tires are choppy,return them to their original positions. If noise goes away replace rear shock absorbers.
12/28/2011 pete a campillotires are not choppy, sound getting worse it seems like tire or tires about to fall off while the sound goes on and often shakes as well. Why would rotating the tires cause this problem when i had no problem before the rotation of the tires
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12/30/2011 monteurEven if the tires don't seem visibly choppy they may be out of balance.This could cause both noise and vibration. Also you may want to check the tires for out of round condition,and that the lug bolts are secure.If all is good ,return tires to original positions and roadtest for noises.
12/31/2011 pete a campilloThank you Monteur for your prior answers and sugestions. What if i purchase 3 new tires an one old one thats in very good shape instead of returning them back to their originnal position and run this way, could the change to new tires and a balance of them also get rid of the noise and vibrations??
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1/15/2012 monteurDid you return the tires to their original positions. It's cheaper to check first.
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When I start up my car and step on the brakes to move the gear clutch the clutch stick will not move out of gear.laria - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Steering & Suspension - 1/12/2012I usually have to wrestle with my gear clutch for a while to move it out of park. Its as if it is stuck.(By the way, its a automatic) Shortly after having the gear clutch problem I began having a problem getting the key out of the ignition switch. I had to take it ...
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1/12/2012 monteurHave your mechanic check the shiftlock solenoid locoted on the side of the shift lever assembly.It should operate when the brake pedal is pushed.
1/13/2012 lariaThank you. I will suggest this to him. Also, would the gear clutch have anything to do with the key getting stuck in the ignition or vice versa?
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I need a diagram of power steering linestony - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta - Steering & Suspension - 1/11/2012i have aleak in the poweer steering line on left side of car and the pump is on the right what gives -
Why is my rear end jumping/vibrating?01 wolfsburg - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Steering & Suspension - 12/27/2011The car's got 113xxx miles on it, when taking right hand turns at speeds of greater than 25, a severe jump/vibration can be felt from the right rear tire. also, the inside of the tire wears severely and very quickly.
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Front end clunks when going over curbs/bumps. Mechanic says lower susp. guide links, strut rod arms. What are thesenoplans12 - 1999 Volkswagen Passat - Steering & Suspension - 12/7/2011
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12/7/2011 Jay GironThey are suspension components.
You could buy on ebay a control arm kit it comes with all you need to fix the problem.
The kit runs about $180 but you are getting about 12 new parts. each part cost about $80 make the math.
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In the diesal engine, where do I check the power steering level?Ryan Rudersdorf - 2000 Volkswagen Beetle - Steering & Suspension - 11/5/2011Power steering isn't working, how do I fix it? It will not turn easily.
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11/5/2011 MasterTechTo check the fluid - bottle is located next to the battery - has a green cap. Only uses special power steering fluid specificly for german cars. DO NOT USE ATF!
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When I turn the wheel all the way to the left when I'm driving it makes a strange squeaking noise from the drivers sideAutoMD Member - 2002 Volkswagen Passat - Steering & Suspension - 10/29/2011Strange noise from the suspension/steering area
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How to replace rear axle beam bushingsgary - 2002 Volkswagen Golf - Steering & Suspension - 10/23/2011how to replace rear axle beam bushings
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Part number: W0133-1613091 bilstein front shockmick - 2003 Volkswagen Beetle - Steering & Suspension - 10/17/2011hi,would part above fit in 2003 skoda octavia 1.9 tdi 66kw and do you deliver to europe? thank you
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10/17/2011 yboy82Did you already check these links http://www.shocksireland.com/ and http://www.shocksireland.com/ for your query?
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