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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => PETROL => Topic started by: leodb on July 30, 2021, 02:47:08

Title: Steering ‘Sticking’ On Highway
Post by: leodb on July 30, 2021, 02:47:08

Hey,

Having this issue in my fiancé’s i30 GD Tourer 2013.

When going higher speeds and straight on the highway, I’m noticing it seems to lock the steering wheel, enough to make you think you’re going crazy as a small amount of effort clicks it back into normal operation, then steady driving again it’ll happen, which makes you feel you need to constantly move the wheel a little to compensate and you end up looking like a drunk driver swaying around.

Read online it could be power steering fluid needing to be topped up or changed, no idea where to even begin to look, happy to take it in for inspection but would much prefer to check it out myself for some sanity.

Title: Re: Steering ‘Sticking’ On Highway
Post by: Surferdude on July 30, 2021, 07:36:01

Electric power steering so no fluid.
There is stuff on here about similar.this guy isn't around much any more but maybe @Doggie 1  he'll see this and chip in.

Title: Re: Steering ‘Sticking’ On Highway
Post by: eye30 on July 30, 2021, 11:05:06

Is it on normal, comfort or sports mode?

What speeds are you doing when this happens?

If you alter speed, either faster or slower, does it still happen?

Title: Re: Steering ‘Sticking’ On Highway
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 01, 2021, 06:08:21

Quote from: Surferdude on July 30, 2021, 07:36:01

Electric power steering so no fluid.
There is stuff on here about similar.this guy isn't around much any more but maybe @Doggie 1  he'll see this and chip in.

Yes, that's what the EPS was doing on my GD i30. It locks on slightly one way, then you have to correct it manually, then it locks on the other way.
It only happens at highway speeds.
Mine was (eventually) fixed under NCW by a dealership.
Touch wood, no such issues in my PD2.