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#869 of 944 Re: Drifting to the right [arrie] by ahightower Nov 14, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: arrie (Nov 14, 2008 9:27 am) To clarify, the steering wheel must be held to the left. It wants to rest in the "correct" position, and then drift right. It's somewhat better now than it was before that last alignment, but it's not completely gone. Happens on any road surface, I've been very careful to make sure it's not just do to the particular road I first noticed it on.   I'll try getting it on jack stands and checking for looseness. Then I'll take it back where they did the alignment and ask them to check the ball joints and alignment again. Wish I could find the dang receipt, but I'm sure they won't give me a hard time as it was only one week ago today.   Thanks to everyone for taking the time to respond, I really do appreciate it. I'll keep you posted. Replies to this message: ahightower (Nov 17, 2008 8:12 pm) arrie (Nov 19, 2008 10:54 am)
#870 of 944 Re: Drifting to the right [ahightower] by ahightower Nov 17, 2008 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: ahightower (Nov 14, 2008 12:15 pm) Long story short - alignment is fine, tires balanced and rotated and problem solved.   Short story long - I went back to the shop that did the alignment, and they put it up on the rack and confirmed that the suspension and balls joints were in good condition, and that the alignment was still exactly to spec as adjusted 10 days ago. The mechanic took it for a spin and agreed it was pulling to the right, so they cross-rotated the tires (switched RF with LF and RR with LR), and it was pulling a bit to the left (although not as strongly as it had been pulling to the right). The diagnosis was "radial pull", which apparently means an inherent problem with the tire. They didn't charge me anything and suggested I go to the tire shop. So I did that, and they seemed skeptical but agreed to look at everything. They didn't notice any problems with the tires themselves, but he did say that front left wheel/tire was out of balance. So he re-balanced it and asked me to drive around for a while and stop back by to let him know if it seemed any better. I did so, and it seems perfectly normal now. Tracks very straight.   So I guess the problem is solved. I'll keep paying close attention to it and see if anything changes, but pretty happy for now. I really wanted this corrected before we took a trip that we have planned for mid December towing a travel trailer.   Thanks again to all for all your assistance. Because I sounded like I knew what I was talking about, I was taken seriously and given good service at both shops today. Replies to this message: arrie (Nov 19, 2008 10:54 am)
#871 of 944 Re: Drifting to the right [ahightower] by arrie Nov 19, 2008 (10:54 am)
Replying to: ahightower (Nov 17, 2008 8:12 pm) Great to hear it tracks straight now!   And it is probably even better for you to know that the shop who did and re-checked the alignment is a good shop to go back to as they re-checked it for free. And they rotated tires and all for no cost for you. They obviously want your business and so far what you told us they might even deserve it.   Some shops do not re-check alignment and if they do and find it being correct they would charge for it again.   Happy Trails!
#872 of 944 STEERING WHEEL LOCK by staceyrena Nov 19, 2008 (1:24 pm)
I OWN A 1997 CHEVY SURBURBAN AND JUST HERE LATELY I HAVE HAD TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT IN ORDER FOR IT TO START? WHAT IS IT THAT MADE IT START DOING THAT? Replies to this message: kiawah (Nov 21, 2008 4:17 am)
#874 of 944 Re: STEERING WHEEL LOCK [staceyrena] by kiawah Nov 21, 2008 (4:17 am)
Replying to: staceyrena (Nov 19, 2008 1:24 pm) Sounds like your key switch (in the steering column) has gone bad.   You might try typing without your CAPSLOCK on, it makes it easier for everyone to read.
#875 of 944 Diesel, Diesel, Diesel by murphy4 Nov 21, 2008 (11:07 am)
Why no diesel option in a new Suburban?
#876 of 944 Re: Radio buttons -- paint coming off [tsf7] by dnlkl Nov 23, 2008 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: tsf7 (Mar 31, 2008 12:20 pm) I have 05, it had the same problem. I purchased a new button set on Ebay for 40 bucks, replaced them with no problems. Looks brand new!
#877 of 944 2000 Suburban - Dome Lights Not Working by mike820 Nov 26, 2008 (7:11 pm)
I still have the problem with the dome lights not working on my 2000 Suburban.  I checked the fuses on the driver's end of the dashboard - all good. Bulbs are good.  'Dome Override' switch seems good. Any ideas? Replies to this message: kiawah (Nov 28, 2008 6:10 pm)
#878 of 944 Re: 2000 Suburban - Dome Lights Not Working [mike820] by kiawah Nov 28, 2008 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: mike820 (Nov 26, 2008 7:11 pm) Get a small voltmeter/ohmeter (Radio Shack, or auto parts chain), I'm guessing current cost would be about 10-15 bucks. Check for voltage on the bulb socket.   In my 97 Sub, I had a couple of bulbs that after a couple years would need the bulb twisted back and forth, or it taken out and contacts cleaned with a fine sandpaper.....just to make a good electrical connection. I don't know if this is your problem or not, but you'd detect it by having voltage on the socket, and a known good bulb (showing resistance).

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