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Dangerous steering problem!! Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Steering and Suspension lrrps180 New User Jan 20, 2020, 11:41 PM Post #1 of 3 (2736 views) Dangerous steering problem!! Sign In I'm dealing with a 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 v6 that just rolled over to 100 thousand miles. the problem is while driving straight down the road at 40 miles an hour the vehicle just dives off to the right without warning. It scared the snot out of me at just under 70. It feels like steering with a big area of play in the steering wheel at that very instant but its easily steered back under control and does it every time you apply the brakes. It doesn't pull to the right . It dives or falls off to the right. Sorry for the long winded post, help!Oh111 One last thing, when the car suddenly dives off to the right the steering wheel is "NOT" jerked out of my hands, it feels disconnected. Again thanks for all your help!! (This post was edited by lrrps180 on Jan 21, 2020, 1:43 PM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 21, 2020, 12:46 AM Post #2 of 3 (2731 views) Re: Dangerous steering problem!! Sign In ? This will be a check everything suggestion to do with all front end parts, brakes, tires, wheels and suspension parts. You've put out some clues with large area of free-play (find where or what with a helper as needed) to pulling quits with braking. Basics of course like tire pressure proper by real checking (it's possible TPMS) is in-op if equipped and evenly worn. History matter if this just happened all at once what prompted it if anything? One super low tire (psi) could do all that or seriously worn part perhaps some impact of road defect of debris on my mind last few strange issues were just that so on my mind. Make yourself a check list and start ruling stuff out and things you aren't sure of a lot of things can cause this type erratic behavior that isn't good of course it's time to find it now as it is dangerous as your subject line says, T Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 21, 2020, 5:11 AM Post #3 of 3 (2725 views) Re: Dangerous steering problem!! Sign In Do what Tom advised concerning checking all the parts in the steering and suspension. Do not overlook the mountings of the rack and pinion. Make sure the rack is not sliding side to side. Something has to be very loose for this to happen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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