Steering: - Problems on full lock

PeteH · Mar 9th, 2009, 12:42

I sent a post in a couple of weeks ago about a problem I have with full lock. My car tends to stay in the full lock position and stays in a 'dead spot' where the car will just keep going round in a circle on it's own (and skip) if I don't turn the wheel back! The Volve mechanic took it for a spin and witnessed the problem and told me that a 4-wheel alignment would fix this so I had it done. Things seemed a little better for a few days but now it's as bad as ever. Does anyone have any ideas what else this could be as I'm a bit disappointed in the guidance I was given by the garage.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 9th, 2009, 18:35

Could you post a copy of the print out please and I'll compare it with mine to see if there is any obvious anomaly in the alignment?

Roy

PeteH · Mar 13th, 2009, 17:07

Roy - apols I've not had a chance to scan the sheet and post it.

I've just got back from the dealership and they've rechecked it, spoken to Volvo technical and driven 3 other XC90's on the forecourt for comparison and advised that the car is fine. They have advised that when XC90's are turned to full lock it is normal for them not to re-centralise automatically i.e. staying in full lock position is the norm. The mechanic advised that this is something he'd never noticed before. If he's happy there is no danger/failure waiting to happen then that's good enough for me.

However, I know I'm not going mad and I know the car never used to be like this so I'm as confused as ever. Is everyone's the same or do yours recentralise under their own steam??????? I'll await feedback to see if I am actually going insane..............thanks.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 13th, 2009, 17:18

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Originally Posted by PeteH

Roy - apols I've not had a chance to scan the sheet and post it.

I've just got back from the dealership and they've rechecked it, spoken to Volvo technical and driven 3 other XC90's on the forecourt for comparison and advised that the car is fine. They have advised that when XC90's are turned to full lock it is normal for them not to re-centralise automatically i.e. staying in full lock position is the norm. The mechanic advised that this is something he'd never noticed before. If he's happy there is no danger/failure waiting to happen then that's good enough for me.

However, I know I'm not going mad and I know the car never used to be like this so I'm as confused as ever. Is everyone's the same or do yours recentralise under their own steam??????? I'll await feedback to see if I am actually going insane..............thanks.

I'll try mine when I get an appropriate moment. I have the speed sensitive power steering option on mine though. Is yours the same? I can't remember it spinning back like some cars do though, in normal driving that is.

Roy

PeteH · Mar 13th, 2009, 17:21

Not that I'm aware of.

NCS XC90 · Mar 13th, 2009, 18:05

Pete,
I think mine is the same in that on full lock it does not always go back under its own steam. I’ll check when I’m next out in it – I know that sound stupid but if it doesn’t return I’ve become so used to it I cannot really remember it now.
Neil

Monkey Boy · Mar 13th, 2009, 20:07

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Originally Posted by NCS XC90

Pete,
I think mine is the same in that on full lock it does not always go back under its own steam. I’ll check when I’m next out in it – I know that sound stupid but if it doesn’t return I’ve become so used to it I cannot really remember it now.
Neil

I've tried and it does not return to centre. I've been driving round in circles all day

Ron_XC90 · Mar 13th, 2009, 22:09

Yep, can confirm, same here.
It almost feels as if the wheels "fall" into that position and stay there

Rockhopper · Mar 14th, 2009, 08:10

Mine too! Initially thought there was something a miss, but seems that its another XC90 feature

Ron_XC90 · Mar 14th, 2009, 22:31

It's very usefull if you want to go..... uuuhhh... round in circles

Mar 9th, 2009, 12:42	#1
PeteH New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2010 14:06 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrogate	Problems on full lock I sent a post in a couple of weeks ago about a problem I have with full lock. My car tends to stay in the full lock position and stays in a 'dead spot' where the car will just keep going round in a circle on it's own (and skip) if I don't turn the wheel back! The Volve mechanic took it for a spin and witnessed the problem and told me that a 4-wheel alignment would fix this so I had it done. Things seemed a little better for a few days but now it's as bad as ever. Does anyone have any ideas what else this could be as I'm a bit disappointed in the guidance I was given by the garage.

Mar 9th, 2009, 18:35	#2
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Could you post a copy of the print out please and I'll compare it with mine to see if there is any obvious anomaly in the alignment? Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Mar 13th, 2009, 17:07	#3
PeteH New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2010 14:06 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrogate	Upadte Roy - apols I've not had a chance to scan the sheet and post it. I've just got back from the dealership and they've rechecked it, spoken to Volvo technical and driven 3 other XC90's on the forecourt for comparison and advised that the car is fine. They have advised that when XC90's are turned to full lock it is normal for them not to re-centralise automatically i.e. staying in full lock position is the norm. The mechanic advised that this is something he'd never noticed before. If he's happy there is no danger/failure waiting to happen then that's good enough for me. However, I know I'm not going mad and I know the car never used to be like this so I'm as confused as ever. Is everyone's the same or do yours recentralise under their own steam??????? I'll await feedback to see if I am actually going insane..............thanks.

Mar 13th, 2009, 22:09	#8
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Yep, can confirm, same here. It almost feels as if the wheels "fall" into that position and stay there __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Mar 14th, 2009, 22:31	#10
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	It's very usefull if you want to go..... uuuhhh... round in circles __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Mar 13th, 2009, 17:21	#5
PeteH New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2010 14:06 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrogate	Not that I'm aware of.

Mar 13th, 2009, 18:05	#6
NCS XC90 Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2018 21:19 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warrington	Pete, I think mine is the same in that on full lock it does not always go back under its own steam. I’ll check when I’m next out in it – I know that sound stupid but if it doesn’t return I’ve become so used to it I cannot really remember it now. Neil

Mar 14th, 2009, 08:10	#9
Rockhopper XC90 Exec Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2019 09:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ..at the foot of the Peaks	Mine too! Initially thought there was something a miss, but seems that its another XC90 feature

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