Had some repair work done and now...
Steering doesnt feel right... there isnt as much resistance on the wheel as there used to be, and it doesnt feel as responsive in the begginings of a turn.

I dont know very much about cars.. but I really like my car.. and want it to feel perfect.
btw.. i drive a 98 accord coupe 4cyl lx

 

Well number one, what work did you have done? and why?

go check the fluid level.

 

I already checked the fluid level... Its at the top indicator...

I slid into a curb... one wheel collided with it.
The rim had to be replaced .. and two other things... i think they were the air intake... and a steering rod? iam not sure about the last one.. and also i got an alignment.

 

I'm interested also, due to the fact that I just curbed my car a couple weeks ago and haven't really gotten to much done yet.

Is this all that you replaced? How hard did you hit?

 

car is probably out of alignment, toe is screwed up or something

 

its not out of alignment... it was just realigned... i hit at probably 15mph? it was straight off from a red light.. it was raining and the road had leaves in it...
After i hit, the steering wheel had to be turned to the right to make the car go straight... thats all better now... but the feel isnt right now..
so.. any ideas?

 

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no one? i figure if you guys dont know, its hopeless...

 

just cause they aligned it doesn't mean they fixed toe or camber issues

did you get a print out of the alignment? if you did give the measurements

 

Ok, if i have it.. its at home.. so ill get it and post this weekend. If thats the problem.. is it expensive to adjust? is it hard to do it myself?


[Modified by DaveAcc98, 6:03 PM 12/17/2002]

 

With a curb hit like that, you sound like you might've screwed up the control arm. The whole arm might be bent out of alignment at some angle.

 

the control arm! that was replaced.
I couldnt remember the name of it before... but iam pretty sure thats it.

remember.. the problem isnt that the car doesnt go straight..
it goes straight.... the steering wheel just feel loosish...


[Modified by DaveAcc98, 6:59 PM 12/17/2002]

 

sounds like air bubbles in your power-steering system. Bleed the system by starting up the car and, without moving, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right then all the way to the left a couple times.

 

that will bleed the P/S system? I've just learned something

 

yea it really it that easy.

 

like in park?

 

Sure, why not?

Also, it would be good for the life of your tires if you did it in a water puddle or something. Don't "force-it" at the end of lock" either...not good for the pump (you'll hear it whinning)...