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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:55:04 GMT
From: Brenden Conte <contebnopsam.rpi.edu>
Subject: Re: 2 questions: "washy" steering and overtones


Bob wrote: > On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 17:28:02 GMT, Brenden Conte <contebnopsam.rpi.edu> > wrote: > > >>This is two seperate issues > > > It helps a lot if you post model, year, and engine info. > > >>The biggest problem, is that my steering has gone loose on me. Its one >>of those things where i started noticing a month ago, but could always >>write it off to something - wind, roads, etc - but now its at a point >>that i could be on a completely smooth straight road with calm weather >>and i still feel like i'm under constant correction to keep the car >>straight > > > Sounds like "groove wander". Happens with older tires, more with > wider tires than narrow. The only solution is to replace your tires > although pressure adjustments (lower) might help. But, you could > also have something worn in the front end. Have a competent mechanic > check out the front end BEFORE you have a serious problem. Don't > wait, something could be seriously loose. > > >>Also, i've noticed an overtone in the engine. Its not loud, but >>noticable - its pitch is directly corelated to the RPMs of the car. Its >>also directly connected to the climate control system - when i turn it >>off, the sound dissapears a second after the air stops. When i turn it >>on, it starts up again about a second before the air starts. My first >>thought is a belt somewhere, but has anyone expreinced this and have a >>thought? > > > Sounds like the A/C compressor. There were some issues with the > NG900 A/C units and a valve, AFAIR. Could also be the bearings > I suppose. Post some model info. > Back from the holidays! Thanks for the response, sorry for the omission. This is a 1999 Saab 9-5, 4cyl STD. Had the alignment adjusted and tires rotated about a year ago, so the rears are somewhat worn, but the fronts look OK (certainly not new, but not severely worn either).

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