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Old 18-07-2014, 12:49 AM   #1
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Default WS Fiesta - vibration through wheel right turn

Hey guys, driving my WS Fiesta I'm noticing I got vibration through the steering wheel on my WS Fiesta when the wheel is turned right, but none on the left?

Its odd, anyone have any clues?

Thanks guys.

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Old 18-07-2014, 06:01 AM   #2
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Default Re: WS Fiesta - vibration through wheel right turn

Flat spot or damage to the left front tyre, or front left wheel bearing?
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Old 18-07-2014, 11:11 AM   #3
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How could I check damage to the wheel bearing? Just the normal wheel test?
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Old 18-07-2014, 11:38 AM   #4
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Raise that corner of the car, and move the wheel with your hands to check for play in the bearing.
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Old 18-07-2014, 07:05 PM   #5
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Maybe even a drive shaft.
Sounds like the symptoms of my old Eunos 500. And the solution was new drive shaft.
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Old 19-07-2014, 05:36 AM   #6
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When you turn right, weight transfers to the left side of the car, so anything on the left side that has to work a bit harder could be at fault - common ones are wheel/tyre related, but you may need to keep looking past those...
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Old 19-07-2014, 02:57 PM   #7
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Default Re: WS Fiesta - vibration through wheel right turn

What I'll do is check tyre pressures, get the wheels balanced and a wheel alignment done, if its still doing it I'll investigate further.

I'm hoping for simple fix lol.
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Old 21-07-2014, 12:11 PM   #8
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What I'll do is check tyre pressures, get the wheels balanced and a wheel alignment done, if its still doing it I'll investigate further.

I'm hoping for simple fix lol.
Have a look at control/wishbone and bushings as well maybe
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Old 30-07-2014, 11:31 AM   #9
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Possible Buckled Alloy too?
Try putting the spare on and see if you can replicate the issue...
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Old 30-07-2014, 12:58 PM   #10
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Its got steelies on it, never got alloys because of this problem.
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Old 01-08-2014, 03:11 PM   #11
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I had a vibration going through my rear left tyre. It turned out that the shock absorber was worn and it had scolloped the tyre. A $28 check and Pedders will find the problem for you.
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agreed for the Wheels Check.
Always worth it.
Not to mention, you Tyre coudl also have a egg in the side wall from a pot hole.
Or your stockie has become unbalanced.
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Old 02-08-2014, 08:01 AM   #13
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Default Re: WS Fiesta - vibration through wheel right turn

If you dont have any joy with the wheel balance/alignment i would be looking at the posibility of a worn outer( inner will show up all the time) cv joint that only has play when on lock
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Old 02-08-2014, 08:23 PM   #14
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I had a vibration going through my rear left tyre. It turned out that the shock absorber was worn and it had scolloped the tyre. A $28 check and Pedders will find the problem for you.

Are Pedders still in business?

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/602911

Be very careful.
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