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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Default Steering wheel off center on 2013 Honda Fit

I have a 2013 Honda Fit base model with 8000 miles. A few weeks ago I was run off a freeway by a truck at about 60 mph into a gravel shoulder. Ever since then the steering wheel is no longer centered when driving straight. It now has shifted to the left. A Honda dealer adjusted the front wheel alignment, which they said was off. They also stated they could not find any damage to the frame or rear wheel axle. But they did say the rear wheels were a little out of Honda specs-there is no adjustment for this on a 2013 Honda Fit. The wheel alignment did not fix the off-centered steering wheel problem. The car does not pull in either direction, nor is there any vibration in the front end.

Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Post your alignment readings, before and after.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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The alignment is off... Plain and simple.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 06:06 PM
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Thank you for your brilliant analysis, obviously there is structural damage or a mis-alignment.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Hes right. You need to center the steering wheel before you start aligning. Bring it back.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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Bent something, maybe tie rod.

If you paid for an alignment your wheel should be straight or they should be able to tell you what is broken causing it to not be straight.

Bring it back
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