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99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Default 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

I couldnt find anything about this on here, and have never heard of anything like this before, but while im driving my car, at random times, the steering wheel has a sudden turn to the right, like a twitch almost. Its not drastic, but its worrying me a little bit, and i have no idea whats going on. it mostly happens at lower speeds, but every now and then at high speeds. any suggestions are welcome.

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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

check your rack and pinion...make sure its not moving in the bushings
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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Passenger side axle is goin bad...
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

i also noticed it happens at a certain point while the wheel is spinning, like it rotates around then when it reaches that certain point it jerks.
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

Bleed your powersteering or at least check your fluid.

If it's low, start looking for leaks. And trust me my friend, don't buy a new powersteering pump untill you get the leaks fix. I have a couple for your vehicle that I can let go for cheap if you do need to replace it further down the line.
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

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Bleed your powersteering or at least check your fluid.

If it's low, start looking for leaks. And trust me my friend, don't buy a new powersteering pump untill you get the leaks fix. I have a couple for your vehicle that I can let go for cheap if you do need to replace it further down the line.
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

So it only yanks to the right? Sure that the caliper isn't grabbing?
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

yeah its only to the right, and im not sure what it is, so i guess that could be a possibility.
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

Originally Posted by RoyB93
yeah its only to the right, and im not sure what it is, so i guess that could be a possibility.
Not saying that is definitely the problem, but it would be the first place I would check.
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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Default Re: 99 Civic Si wheel jerks to the right

That's normal, it's your car trying to do you a favor, wear your seat belt


Definitely sounds like a fluid level issue (should be rather noisy if the fluid is low) or a bad bushing/balljoint on that side causing something similar to bump steer.



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