PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
02-22-2004, 07:45 AM
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PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
Why is this?
accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
Why is this?
02-22-2004, 09:12 AM
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Re: PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
Check the lower a frame bushings and also the tie rod ends for play...
"Mario Bucci" <mbucci@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
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> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At
no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
>
>
"Mario Bucci" <mbucci@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
news:c1a89l$mp3$1@news.eusc.inter.net...
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At
no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
>
>
02-22-2004, 09:12 AM
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Re: PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
Check the lower a frame bushings and also the tie rod ends for play...
"Mario Bucci" <mbucci@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
news:c1a89l$mp3$1@news.eusc.inter.net...
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At
no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
>
>
"Mario Bucci" <mbucci@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
news:c1a89l$mp3$1@news.eusc.inter.net...
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At
no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
>
>
02-22-2004, 09:12 AM
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Re: PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
Check the lower a frame bushings and also the tie rod ends for play...
"Mario Bucci" <mbucci@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
news:c1a89l$mp3$1@news.eusc.inter.net...
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At
no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
>
>
"Mario Bucci" <mbucci@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
news:c1a89l$mp3$1@news.eusc.inter.net...
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At
no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
>
>
02-22-2004, 11:11 AM
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Re: PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
Mario Bucci wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
====================
Torque-steer is normal for all front-wheel driven vehicles. Some are a
lot worse. It has to do with the driven wheels wanting to turn to the
left or right (under load) because they are not bolted down the way
rear-wheels are. (rear wheels torque steer, but you don't feel it the
same way)
Making the front drive shafts longer on one side and shorter on the
other helps a lot, but it's probably optimized for 'average' drivers,
and can't be completely eliminated. Tire wear and grip style can
complicate it, as well as worn parts / bad alignment.
'Curly'
================
>
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
====================
Torque-steer is normal for all front-wheel driven vehicles. Some are a
lot worse. It has to do with the driven wheels wanting to turn to the
left or right (under load) because they are not bolted down the way
rear-wheels are. (rear wheels torque steer, but you don't feel it the
same way)
Making the front drive shafts longer on one side and shorter on the
other helps a lot, but it's probably optimized for 'average' drivers,
and can't be completely eliminated. Tire wear and grip style can
complicate it, as well as worn parts / bad alignment.
'Curly'
================
02-22-2004, 11:11 AM
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Re: PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
Mario Bucci wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
====================
Torque-steer is normal for all front-wheel driven vehicles. Some are a
lot worse. It has to do with the driven wheels wanting to turn to the
left or right (under load) because they are not bolted down the way
rear-wheels are. (rear wheels torque steer, but you don't feel it the
same way)
Making the front drive shafts longer on one side and shorter on the
other helps a lot, but it's probably optimized for 'average' drivers,
and can't be completely eliminated. Tire wear and grip style can
complicate it, as well as worn parts / bad alignment.
'Curly'
================
>
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
====================
Torque-steer is normal for all front-wheel driven vehicles. Some are a
lot worse. It has to do with the driven wheels wanting to turn to the
left or right (under load) because they are not bolted down the way
rear-wheels are. (rear wheels torque steer, but you don't feel it the
same way)
Making the front drive shafts longer on one side and shorter on the
other helps a lot, but it's probably optimized for 'average' drivers,
and can't be completely eliminated. Tire wear and grip style can
complicate it, as well as worn parts / bad alignment.
'Curly'
================
02-22-2004, 11:11 AM
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Re: PULL TO THE LEFT AT START-UP
Mario Bucci wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
====================
Torque-steer is normal for all front-wheel driven vehicles. Some are a
lot worse. It has to do with the driven wheels wanting to turn to the
left or right (under load) because they are not bolted down the way
rear-wheels are. (rear wheels torque steer, but you don't feel it the
same way)
Making the front drive shafts longer on one side and shorter on the
other helps a lot, but it's probably optimized for 'average' drivers,
and can't be completely eliminated. Tire wear and grip style can
complicate it, as well as worn parts / bad alignment.
'Curly'
================
>
> I have a 2001 Accord. If I am stopped at a traffic signal, when I start
> accelerating, the car pulls slightly left after about 1 - 2 seconds. At no
> other time does the car pull in any direction. If I have my hand on the
> wheel, I can prevent the pull to the left with little effort.
>
> Why is this?
====================
Torque-steer is normal for all front-wheel driven vehicles. Some are a
lot worse. It has to do with the driven wheels wanting to turn to the
left or right (under load) because they are not bolted down the way
rear-wheels are. (rear wheels torque steer, but you don't feel it the
same way)
Making the front drive shafts longer on one side and shorter on the
other helps a lot, but it's probably optimized for 'average' drivers,
and can't be completely eliminated. Tire wear and grip style can
complicate it, as well as worn parts / bad alignment.
'Curly'
================
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