Actually it probably isn't the spline position. Most recent cars in my experience have only one position (blocked out spline or similar) probably related to the steering angle sensor.Steering damper would not affect steering wheel center issue. It’s on a spline, it’s possible that it was set in 1 tooth off center or something at the factory. Easy for dealer to correct if that’s the case.otherwise it would be alignment issue. Did you hit a 2-foot high boulder at 30 mph by chnace?
Here is my steering wheel at 105kmh and it may or may not have the little line on the steering wheel off centre.
I am, thankfully mine is perfect.
it was the dealer that messed up the alignment trying set the steering wheel, couldn't believe the excuse for not getting it aligned
My dealer said it’s 100% correct on the alignment machine but yet the steering will always be ever so slightly off set. Nothing they can do. They will only go by the specs set by Ineos and will not try anything else. However, there are many which are perfect. Why?
Skydance, my quote was in reference to earlier one about another car (Skoda) I had in the past and not the Grenadier which does have an aligned steering wheel and wheels. Sorry for confusion
I suspect they are lying to you. Easier to say they all do that than spend 5 minutes making adjustments.
Software can't do it, needs to be done mechanically. But I forgot the EDC that has to know when the steering is pointing straight ahead. After mechanics are correct the angle sensor, ususally on steering axle, need just to be calibrated to correspond steering wheel. A minor correction may not harm the EDC.... the steering can be adjusted both mechanically from the steering bar and with the software!
in fact they have connected the diagnostics to the car and one of the various functions is the centering of the steering wheel
This was in reference to my earlier post about a Skoda and not the Grenadier, sorry for confusion, I'm new to all this social media stuff so get a bit mixed up in quotes/replys and the general thing. Only on this as I realise it is very useful/necessary. And, I would like to acknowledge everyone for their knowledge and information especially the ones who set the whole thing up in the first instance
DOES THIS EFFECT THE ALIGNMENT OR ANYTHING ELSE? THANKS FOR TH PICS AND INFOSteering wheel alignment is adjusted by changing the length of drag link which connects steering box lever to passenger side knuckle lever. Looking at a picture posted by douggie the ball joints most probably have left and right hand (in picture) threads. After loosening the locking nuts the drag link is rotated to change it's length. The steering wheel is then rotating accordingly. If car is parked so that steering wheel is in the position where it is when going straight it can be now corrected to be at zero offset. One must remember that road inclination and side wind affect steering wheel position so there will be cases when it may be slightly offset. Misalignment itself doesn't have any meaning for steering or handling. Just looks odd.
