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Title: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: baggiohuei on September 10, 2008, 09:03:25 AM
bros...

recently send my car to TCM, claim that the car easily drifting to left,and they promise me will do something on it. But after i collect the car, i feel the steering is damn heavy and hard to turn. especially when make U turns, it make me feel bit tricky because the steering wheel springs back to centre too eagerly. totally got no ideal wat had they done on it. does anyone meet this kind of problem before? is this normal? help if anyone get some ideal...
thanks
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Post by: CustomGolf on September 10, 2008, 09:44:13 AM
GO BACK TO TCM !!!. You should have highlighted it to them the moment you  collect your ride.
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Post by: Latiorarri on September 10, 2008, 11:02:49 AM
Me also send in the car for servicing today..

Issue list,

1) Steering wheel coupling - Changing
2) Car drifting left.. - donno what they going to do
3) Rear suspension squeeky noise when going over hump - change both rear suspension coil.
4) Air con cranky, not cold.. - donno what they going to do.

later going to collect at Lok Yang, was promised car before 5 pm.
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Post by: clarence on September 10, 2008, 02:10:25 PM
It is a concern that so many Latio owners are having their relatively new faulty steering coupling changed during the warranty period.   :crying:

What is the main function of the steering coupling and where is it located?


Latiorarri,

How old is your Latio?
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Latiorarri on September 10, 2008, 03:04:33 PM
It is a concern that so many Latio owners are having their relatively new faulty steering coupling changed during the warranty period.   :crying:

What is the main function of the steering coupling and where is it located?


Latiorarri,

How old is your Latio?

My latio is ~ 7mths old, did about 17000Km liao..  seems it's a batch related issue?? According to SA, this part being replaced will be an improved part. Late will go and ask more.. car ready liao.. leaving office earlier to go collect. will update more tonight.
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Post by: burnolise on September 10, 2008, 04:46:04 PM
My latio is ~ 7mths old, did about 17000Km liao..  seems it's a batch related issue?? According to SA, this part being replaced will be an improved part. Late will go and ask more.. car ready liao.. leaving office earlier to go collect. will update more tonight.

This is really scary...my latio is abt 1 mth old....so far it has served me well....but i do have a bolt that rust very badly...when you open ur bonnet, there is a bolt on each side of the front at the side of the lining....I am going to send it in to them tis sat to check..also the rubber sealing right at the back of my wind screen was tucked in....hope it dun cause leakage....also, the UV protector thing got quite a bit of bubbles on the side window and 2 scrap mark (probably when they stick the UV protector sticker) on the front wind screen...sian..
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Latiorarri on September 10, 2008, 09:17:20 PM
Okay folks... erhh this a bit off topic... but i got back my car liao..

1) Steering coupling changed.. car's fine now
2) 2 rear shock absorbers changed .. no more squeeky noise
3) re centred steering wheel, no more difting to left.
4) tighten/adjust belting, no more squeeky noise from the rotating parts.
5) Air con cranky, Ambient temperature sensor not working properly, replaced.

actually the car is fine.. i've been a bit rough with it lately.. so feeling guilty then today eng so i sent the car in for servicing.. the only big issue i had was the steering wheel coupling the rest i just added in see what TCM will do.. i got all my issues fixed. car was actually ready at 1pm. but i din have time to go collect.

 :yehyeh:
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Post by: clarence on September 11, 2008, 09:48:21 AM
Glad that they fixed the faults for you, but am surprised that so many problems have surfaced prematurely in a 7 month Latio.  :unsure:
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: fickle on September 11, 2008, 01:26:55 PM
What is the main function of the steering coupling and where is it located?



so wat is this coupling thingy for?
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: baggiohuei on September 11, 2008, 03:53:52 PM
Hi Latiorarri or anyone here...

how do we know the steering wheel coupling needs to be change? any symptom will let us know in advance?
since you already change new set, how you feel on your car handling? easy to turn the steering?
thanks...
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: clarence on September 11, 2008, 03:58:12 PM
You will hear a "Kiak Kiak" sound when you turn your steering wheel or when driving in a straight line.
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Post by: fickle on September 11, 2008, 06:55:01 PM
You will hear a "Kiak Kiak" sound when you turn your steering wheel or when driving in a straight line.

does the sound become worse with time?
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Post by: Bilancia on September 12, 2008, 12:39:08 PM
I think something wrong with the steering pump. I advise you that come by our work shop at

48 Toh Guan Rd East
#01-111
Enterprise Hub
www.bilancia-intl.com

and have a check on it. We dun charge if we dun reolve.
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Post by: aerosignal on September 12, 2008, 12:55:59 PM
I think something wrong with the steering pump. I advise you that come by our work shop at

48 Toh Guan Rd East
#01-111
Enterprise Hub
www.bilancia-intl.com

and have a check on it. We dun charge if we dun reolve.
Good offer get a second opinion.
Just a note, our car don't have steering pump.... Electric motor assisted power steering... cheers
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Jazz on September 12, 2008, 07:58:12 PM
Good offer get a second opinion.
Just a note, our car don't have steering pump.... Electric motor assisted power steering... cheers


He should know since he is ex-Nissan chief mechanic IIRC.  :smile:
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Latiorarri on September 12, 2008, 11:17:19 PM
Hi Latiorarri or anyone here...

how do we know the steering wheel coupling needs to be change? any symptom will let us know in advance?
since you already change new set, how you feel on your car handling? easy to turn the steering?
thanks...

Actually if you haven felt it by now it's shows that your steering wheel coupling is working fine  ;) i actually feel it more then hear it. I could 'feel' my steering not smooth when turning.. espcially so when going up/down MSCP. at time a soft sound like something knocking will accompany when i turning or returning my steering wheel to centralised position.
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: fickle on September 12, 2008, 11:27:12 PM
Actually if you haven felt it by now it's shows that your steering wheel coupling is working fine  ;) i actually feel it more then hear it. I could 'feel' my steering not smooth when turning.. espcially so when going up/down MSCP. at time a soft sound like something knocking will accompany when i turning or returning my steering wheel to centralised position.

i haven't felt the steering being hard, but do notice a very soft "knocking" sound at times when i return the steering wheel to centre after a right turn at slow speeds, especially during parking.  Tried turning to the left but no sound. Din think much of it at first until i saw this thread.
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: baggiohuei on September 13, 2008, 08:40:34 AM
just wonder why the ******** steering so heavy to turn and called to TCM yesterday, request them to check again,see whether can they do something to make my steering become lighter. will update you all later. GOD BLESS ME :(
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Post by: aerosignal on September 13, 2008, 08:49:47 AM
He should know since he is ex-Nissan chief mechanic IIRC.  :smile:
I am sure Hussein knows. Don't think it was Hussein who posted the advise though. I believe several of his staff post from that nick. Don't think they should be shooting from their hips. Not good for Hussein's reputation. :thumbsup:

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Post by: elton_897 on September 13, 2008, 12:05:22 PM
I am sure Hussein knows. Don't think it was Hussein who posted the advise though. I believe several of his staff post from that nick. Don't think they should be shooting from their hips. Not good for Hussein's reputation. :thumbsup:


Steady i totally agree hehe.
I do have this steering problem too.
Been solve for 3 years end up give up liao.
I find that it should be the design fault as the noise will come back again.
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Latiorarri on September 14, 2008, 12:29:31 PM
The part they changed for me is supposed to be an improved design oh.. you might want to give it another try?  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Bilancia on September 15, 2008, 01:07:40 AM
Good offer get a second opinion.
Just a note, our car don't have steering pump.... Electric motor assisted power steering... cheers


Come by let our mechanic take a look. No resolve, no charges... look for James or Ah Zai...
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Post by: Bilancia on September 15, 2008, 01:08:56 AM
He should know since he is ex-Nissan chief mechanic IIRC.  :smile:

Oh... I am not. I am the sales and marketing guys. one of our mechanic is ex TC chief tester... Come on, visit us today!!!
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Bilancia on September 15, 2008, 01:11:24 AM
just wonder why the s***** steering so heavy to turn and called to TCM yesterday, request them to check again,see whether can they do something to make my steering become lighter. will update you all later. GOD BLESS ME :(

Hi,

Good luck to you. But then if TcM cannot resolve, why not come by our workshop and let our guys have a look? One of my mech was ex TC cheif tester with 28yrs experience in automotive repair. No resolve.. no charges..

Regards,

James/Bilancia
Title: Re: steering wheel so hard to turn.. HELP............
Post by: Bilancia on September 15, 2008, 01:13:23 AM
I am sure Hussein knows. Don't think it was Hussein who posted the advise though. I believe several of his staff post from that nick. Don't think they should be shooting from their hips. Not good for Hussein's reputation. :thumbsup:



Hi,

I am not Hussin. Why not come by our workshop and have a kopi, read the latest magazine, relax on sofa and chill with air con while our mechs take a look at ur car?

See you soon

Regards,

Bilancia/James