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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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ok heres the problem my steering wheel everytime i put in in drive or stop in drive the steering wheels starts to vibrate ALOT!...and ive tried finding the problem to it but cnt quite figure out why its doin it...does anyone have an idea of what it could be?
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Perhaps a bad vacuum controlled engine mount?
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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so would that be the one on the back motor mount?
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Yep, on an auto tranny car though.
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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o ok so that cnt be it then... ive checkd the ps fluid...rack and pinion..all the motor mount...chckd for losse bolts..and evrythng seems fine
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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lets see...

tires with bulges can cause vibration/unbalanced tires
worn rubber inserts in engine mounts can cause vibration
balancer shaft timing off can cause vibration

 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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well if it was the tires i would bable to fell them while im drivn and also that will cause the allignment to be off balance..butthe tires are good and my motor mountsare brand new ...but i havnt check the balancer shaft...where is that located at? i have a cd7
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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It on the drivers side of the engine underneath all the timing belt covers... doubtful cause though.

What rpm does it idle at?
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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it idles @ 1500...and that reminds me while im driving on 2nd gear and i let go of the accelerator the the rmp drops allthe way 1000 and goes back up to 2500
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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it should idle at 750 +/- 50.
 

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