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chris79
#1 Posted : Saturday, July 14, 2012 2:53:25 PM
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Hi guys,

Have a problem with my car, a Mitsubishi Lancer CK2A. Whenever it hits speeds of more than 100km/h the steering wheel starts vibrating violently. Kindly advise on what the problem could be before I blow my hard-earned cash on jua-kali mechs. Thanks.
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jamplu
#2 Posted : Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:56:55 PM
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chris79 wrote:
Hi guys,

Have a problem with my car, a Mitsubishi Lancer CK2A. Whenever it hits speeds of more than 100km/h the steering wheel starts vibrating violently. Kindly advise on what the problem could be before I blow my hard-earned cash on jua-kali mechs. Thanks.



start with the wheels...wheel balancing if thats not the problem check suspension system
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XSK
#3 Posted : Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:33:40 PM
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chris79 wrote:
Hi guys,

Have a problem with my car, a Mitsubishi Lancer CK2A. Whenever it hits speeds of more than 100km/h the steering wheel starts vibrating violently. Kindly advise on what the problem could be before I blow my hard-earned cash on jua-kali mechs. Thanks.


@chris

Is it the steering wheel only or the whole vehicle seems to be vibrating? If the later have your front brake disks checked for signs of warping. Please report back after checking.
You will know that you have arrived when money and time are not mutually exclusive "events" in you life!
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jaggernaut
#4 Posted : Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:12:44 PM
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chris79 wrote:
Hi guys,

Have a problem with my car, a Mitsubishi Lancer CK2A. Whenever it hits speeds of more than 100km/h the steering wheel starts vibrating violently. Kindly advise on what the problem could be before I blow my hard-earned cash on jua-kali mechs. Thanks.


Try wheel balancing first.
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maka
#5 Posted : Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:59:50 PM
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Steering rack,tie rod ends...
possunt quia posse videntur
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chris79
#6 Posted : Sunday, July 15, 2012 9:59:45 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll try wheel balancing first and revert with the results. Wazua rocks!
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abdulrahman
#7 Posted : Monday, July 16, 2012 10:59:44 AM
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the problem could be bush (sic) - the rubber has worn out and therefore giving a big play. I had the same problem with my previous car.
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poundfoolish
#8 Posted : Monday, July 16, 2012 11:51:24 AM
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If the problem persists, esp after wheel balancing and allignment. Dont try out just any mechanic. If you dont have one, let me know. I have a similar car and an experienced mech.
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Odec
#9 Posted : Monday, July 16, 2012 3:39:30 PM
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For Mits check the tie rods ends,ball joint and arm bushes or drive past 110kph and the vibration will stop..
LiVE sIMpLE thiNk BiG
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Rollout
#10 Posted : Monday, July 16, 2012 4:21:06 PM
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Talk to a trained mechanic, it should be straightforward
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