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jke11y



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Bizarre steering wheel wobble

My 2007 tdv8 has done this twice now. Driving along at about 50 and all of a sudden there's about an inch of wobble in both directions. It does it for a few seconds then goes back to normal.

A quick Google shows the valve for the steering as a likely culprit - am I on the right lines? I've just sat on the motorway for half an hour and it's perfectly smooth then all of a sudden a wobble then gone. It last did it a couple of weeks ago.

All tyres / discs / calipers fine.
Edited to add; when it does it, the steering is "steppy" or notchy - then it goes away.


Last edited by jke11y on 15th Apr 2015 10:33am. Edited 1 time in total

Post #322687 15th Apr 2015 10:26am
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jke11y



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I checked all those and replaced a lower arm very recently. The feeling of this is very immediate on and off and feels hydraulicy through the wheel. What level should the pas fluid be at?

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Steverr



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Zermatt Silver

I had random steering wheel wobble usually going 50-70. Just had my pads done and the mech said one of the calipers was struck. ,!! Not done it since Very Happy

Post #322878 16th Apr 2015 8:08pm
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bag 933s



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

i seem to have this issue also around 50-70 there seems to be a vibration or lumpiness i thought maybe a wheel balance issue, but im replacing rear discs and pads this week, but pulling away and under load its perfect just at motorway cruising speeds it noticeable

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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

mine turned out to be 5mm spacers cast and not turned so all over the place on each wheel....drives lovely now, the love is back

Post #329293 24th May 2015 3:42pm
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Joe90



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"5mm spacers cast and not turned"

where, what, how ? Is this on the brakes? .
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Post #329294 24th May 2015 3:47pm
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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

5mm wheel spacers...not hub cantric.... very cheap cast items.....they served no purpose what so ever, took all 4 off and she drives lovely now

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Zirconblue



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Cairns Blue

A tired Power steering pump would probably do it, or if the belt is slipping.

Post #329307 24th May 2015 6:10pm
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jke11y



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Just to round this off, as another poster mentioned I had a sticking caliper. Changed it and no more issues.

Post #330289 31st May 2015 6:48pm
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