Steering feels mushy - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

86Boyz · 11-14-2016, 03:12 PM

It was fine this morning driving to work. Decided to go out to lunch and the steering all of a sudden doesn't feel as stiff. It is as if it has more play in it than normal and feels sloppy and imprecise. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any ideas what might cause this to happen? Fully stock, no modifications.

Tcoat · 11-14-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 86Boyz

It was fine this morning driving to work. Decided to go out to lunch and the steering all of a sudden doesn't feel as stiff. It is as if it has more play in it than normal and feels sloppy and imprecise. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any ideas what might cause this to happen? Fully stock, no modifications.

Check your tire pressure. Nothing should happen with the car just sitting there.

86Boyz · 11-14-2016, 03:24 PM

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Check your tire pressure. Nothing should happen with the car just sitting there.

Haven't checked the tire pressure yet and I did not get a TPMS light on the dash.

I will definitely do that first when I'm off work.

Tcoat · 11-14-2016, 03:26 PM

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Haven't checked the tire pressure yet and I did not get a TPMS light on the dash.

I will definitely do that first when I'm off work.

I have noticed that the TPMS sometimes does not go off until you drive for a bit even if very low pressure. Sort of defeats the purpose of having it really.

humfrz · 11-14-2016, 03:26 PM

Yep, as Tcoat mentioned ....... put at least 35 psi in each tire ...... then report back.

I'll betcha you picked up a nail/screw and it's causing a slow leak.

humfrz

Tcoat · 11-14-2016, 03:28 PM

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Yep, as Tcoat mentioned ....... put at least 35 psi in each tire ...... then report back.

I'll betcha you picked up a nail/screw and it's causing a slow leak.

humfrz

Picking up a screw on the way to work is a whole different topic!

86Boyz · 11-14-2016, 03:31 PM

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Picking up a screw on the way to work is a whole different topic!

What about running over a rock?

humfrz · 11-14-2016, 03:36 PM

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Picking up a screw on the way to work is a whole different topic!

Ya know, I've never done that. I've picked up a few screws on the way home from work ....... waaaaaaaay back in the day......

humfrz

humfrz · 11-14-2016, 03:44 PM

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What about running over a rock?

Running over a really big rock could break the tire seal ..... let some air out and snap back in place and reseal.

A small sharp piece of rock could cause a puncture.

If you were out in the boonies ......... wait for it ......

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humfrz

Tcoat · 11-14-2016, 03:54 PM

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What about running over a rock?

LOL Have you read the thread I linked for you earlier?????

Yes rocks can do it.

Tcoat · 11-14-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Running over a really big rock could break the tire seal ..... let some air out and snap back in place and reseal.

A small sharp piece of rock could cause a puncture.

If you were out in the boonies ......... wait for it ......

humfrz

How about deer bones?

86Boyz · 11-14-2016, 04:01 PM

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LOL Have you read the thread I linked for you earlier?????

Yes rocks can do it.

haha

Yes, I was hoping by mentioning it that it would ring a bell to some of you guys for shits and giggles.

go_a_way1 · 11-14-2016, 04:02 PM

What about those techs that forget their tools in the most random places

Ultramaroon · 11-14-2016, 04:20 PM

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It was fine this morning driving to work. Decided to go out to lunch and the steering all of a sudden doesn't feel as stiff. It is as if it has more play in it than normal and feels sloppy and imprecise. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any ideas what might cause this to happen? Fully stock, no modifications.

It'll feel mushy and even pull if one or more are off by only a few PSI. I'm no Senna but I've never driven a car so sensitive to changes in tire pressure. It's uncanny.

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