Will it damage the steering wheel if it was turned to extr
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Will it damage the steering wheel if it was turned to extreme with a bit of force?
My car was moving while I was turning the steering wheel to exit a parked space as I kept turning the steering wheel a bit too fast/hard which I didn't know the steering wheel was nearly at full lock and when I heard the lock noise from the steering wheel at full lock, I rotated the opposite direction as soon as it was in full lock.
I am concerned of damaging the steering wheel or the steering pump system as I think I forced it by turning a bit too fast/hard until the steering wheel was at full lock and made the lock noise,as soon as I heard it I rotated at the opposite direction
My car was moving while I was turning the steering wheel to exit a parked space as I kept turning the steering wheel a bit too fast/hard which I didn't know the steering wheel was nearly at full lock and when I heard the lock noise from the steering wheel at full lock, I rotated the opposite direction as soon as it was in full lock.
I am concerned of damaging the steering wheel or the steering pump system as I think I forced it by turning a bit too fast/hard until the steering wheel was at full lock and made the lock noise,as soon as I heard it I rotated at the opposite direction
Koolman511 said:
Will it damage the steering wheel if it was turned to extreme with a bit of force?
My car was moving while I was turning the steering wheel to exit a parked space as I kept turning the steering wheel a bit too fast/hard which I didn't know the steering wheel was nearly at full lock and when I heard the lock noise from the steering wheel at full lock, I rotated the opposite direction as soon as it was in full lock.
I am concerned of damaging the steering wheel or the steering pump system as I think I forced it by turning a bit too fast/hard until the steering wheel was at full lock and made the lock noise,as soon as I heard it I rotated at the opposite direction
Is it OK? If so you have your answer.My car was moving while I was turning the steering wheel to exit a parked space as I kept turning the steering wheel a bit too fast/hard which I didn't know the steering wheel was nearly at full lock and when I heard the lock noise from the steering wheel at full lock, I rotated the opposite direction as soon as it was in full lock.
I am concerned of damaging the steering wheel or the steering pump system as I think I forced it by turning a bit too fast/hard until the steering wheel was at full lock and made the lock noise,as soon as I heard it I rotated at the opposite direction
In many cases you may have hit a kingpin stop rather than the rack actually having come to the end of its travel. Either way racks and hardware must be designed for the occasional hard stop on full lock.
Bubba Zanetti said:
It would flip the car.
You'd be unlucky to do this from just turning the steering wheel briskly to the end of the travel. You would, however, be sure to bend both wishbones and quite possibly warp the steering rack as well. Alan - does the car feel the same since you did this? It's probably well worth taking it to a local garage (Kwik Fit would be fine) to get them to check it out, and be sure that it is a thorough check as damage to suspension and steering components is easily missed.
ETA: It will cost a bit, but peace of mind (and having a safe car) is worth a lot.
Oli.
I'm struggling to imagine turning my steering wheel so hard that I'd be worried about having damaged something after. Were you really really angry about something?
And what is this "lock noise" you speak of? You just meant the "dunk" you get at the end of the steering wheel travel?
Unless the forces involved were really excessive, you're not going to have damaged anything at all. Unless it's handling weird or something has changed, I'd suggest you just forget about it.
I cannot believe that whatever it is that governs the extent of steering wheel travel is a fragile component.
Serves you right for buying a car with overly light steering though!
And what is this "lock noise" you speak of? You just meant the "dunk" you get at the end of the steering wheel travel?
Unless the forces involved were really excessive, you're not going to have damaged anything at all. Unless it's handling weird or something has changed, I'd suggest you just forget about it.
I cannot believe that whatever it is that governs the extent of steering wheel travel is a fragile component.
Serves you right for buying a car with overly light steering though!
Bennet said:
I'm struggling to imagine turning my steering wheel so hard that I'd be worried about having damaged something after. Were you really really angry about something?
And what is this "lock noise" you speak of? You just meant the "dunk" you get at the end of the steering wheel travel?
Unless the forces involved were really excessive, you're not going to have damaged anything at all. Unless it's handling weird or something has changed, I'd suggest you just forget about it.
I cannot believe that whatever it is that governs the extent of steering wheel travel is a fragile component.
Serves you right for buying a car with overly light steering though!
I believe small cars or hatchback have have lighter steering wheel for city/town driving but bigger cars have more heavy feel for more control I should say.And what is this "lock noise" you speak of? You just meant the "dunk" you get at the end of the steering wheel travel?
Unless the forces involved were really excessive, you're not going to have damaged anything at all. Unless it's handling weird or something has changed, I'd suggest you just forget about it.
I cannot believe that whatever it is that governs the extent of steering wheel travel is a fragile component.
Serves you right for buying a car with overly light steering though!
The steering wheel is normal but I have just been reading online and it just scared me thinking about stuff
Am going to assume serious post.
As above, avoid full lock for extended periods.
The other thing worth trying to avoid is putting on steering lock when the car is stationary. If the car is moving (even just a bit) it makes steering much easier (and importantly puts less strain on the power steering pump).
As above, avoid full lock for extended periods.
The other thing worth trying to avoid is putting on steering lock when the car is stationary. If the car is moving (even just a bit) it makes steering much easier (and importantly puts less strain on the power steering pump).
Koolman511 said:
The steering wheel is normal but I have just been reading online and it just scared me thinking about stuff
You need to get it checked out Alan, for your own peace of mind if nothing else. Imagine what would (or could) happen if you had caused some damage and the car behaved unpredictably next time you drive it fast. As I said, it would be money well spent. Think of the other road users who rely on your car being safe, and think of the children too.
Oli.
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