I have a 2003 Tourer and after i turn and let go of the wheel it should self center so that the car goes straight. But the self centering force is very weak so if i go at slow speeds i have to help and turn the wheels straight myself. If you drive at higher speed, or accelerate out of a corner there is enough force to center the wheels.
A big concern, and when this gets dangerous, is when there is ice on the road and the grip is very low. Then there is zero centering force so you don't feel if you have the tires in the righ direction that the car is going or if you are off by some degrees. And then when you suddenly get a bit more traction and your wheels are off the car can make a little skid.
I've had it to a shop but they didn't find anything and said that everything was straight and nothing worn. They guessed that it could be the steering gear, but wasn't sure.
Does anyone know what can cause this problem?
A big concern, and when this gets dangerous, is when there is ice on the road and the grip is very low. Then there is zero centering force so you don't feel if you have the tires in the righ direction that the car is going or if you are off by some degrees. And then when you suddenly get a bit more traction and your wheels are off the car can make a little skid.
I've had it to a shop but they didn't find anything and said that everything was straight and nothing worn. They guessed that it could be the steering gear, but wasn't sure.
Does anyone know what can cause this problem?