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Chuckalicious



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Steering Oddity

Looking for your thoughts on this one.

My 2011MY GS has always had what I assume it called steering feedback, in that you get a rough idea of the road surface underneath through the feeling I'm the steering wheel.

However, last couple of times I've driven it, it has felt a bit odd. At points, when I'm driving over only very slightly uneven tarmac, at random points it feels like the the steering has been pulled in one direction, or as if one wheel was a bit slippy or it had a flat (checked pressures and all fine).

What could this be? Moving home in just over 2 weeks and really cannot be doing with taking it in to the dealers right now, so any thoughts appreciated. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
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Mikey



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How worn are the tyres?
Post #270293 22nd Jul 2015 3:32 pm
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Chuckalicious



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All about 5mm or so. All look even. Was fine at service and MOT. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
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Stuartc



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Have tyres been rotated? Service? MY15
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Chuckalicious



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Tyres haven't been rotated no. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
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Stuartc



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As long as your 100% sure as the phenomenon your describing is symptomatic of tyres that are reasonably worn and have been moved from their original axle position.
Tyres develop unique tread wear patterns, particularly on AWD drivetrains and shifting tyres around can create noise and handling irregularities. MY15
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Extra Features Menu
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4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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Post #270303 22nd Jul 2015 4:08 pm
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Chuckalicious



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I had my rear pads replaced a few months ago and if they did rotate the wheels, they didn't mention it. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Post #270304 22nd Jul 2015 4:12 pm
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Stuartc



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Is that when you noticed it?
As I've said elsewhere, I always mark my tyres/rims before going in for a service.
Get a 4 wheel wheel alignment and see if the geometry is correct!
But if it feels like it's following the camber or irregularities in the road it sounds like the tyres have been rotated or you've been running with incorrect wheel geometry for a while and now the tyres have developed an unusual wear which is causing this phenomenon. MY15
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Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)
Post #270305 22nd Jul 2015 4:16 pm
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Chuckalicious



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No, I've only noticed it in the last few days. I actually had the alignment checked and corrected when it was icy back at the start of the year as I slipped and bumped a kerb.

It also isn't all the time, it is very random which is what I don't understand. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
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iain cooper



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yes sounds like your alignment is out, have it checked.

Iain
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Stuartc



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Can only suggest another wheel alignment and inspection for any damage which could be causing this.
Failing this the Terrain Response System does have an affect on the steering so may be worth investigating be my only other suggestion. Thumbs Up MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)
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Chuckalicious



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OK, I'll try and get a chance to get the alignment checked - should be less hassle than taking it to the dealers. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
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kris-p



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Chuckalicious - Have you ever sorted this problem? I am having it too, and my mechanic told me that both Left and Right Lower Control Arms will need replacing soon. Thanks
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Chuckalicious



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Can't say I've noticed to be honest. It never got any worse and if it is still doing it, I don't notice it.

Wheels have been changed for winters and back so possible tyre rotation sorted it.

Sorry I can be of more help. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Post #332293 3rd Oct 2017 10:57 am
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