Steering wheel shaking over 60mph

Benholder90 · Jun 13th, 2019, 17:26

I'm looking at a 2008 s40 d5 .. spoke to the owner he says that the steering wheel is shaking when going over 60.. what does this mean ? Anything serious? Tracking or brakes?

Tannaton · Jun 13th, 2019, 18:11

Most likely wheels need balancing, or there is a tyre defect/damaged wheel.

Less likely but feasible is worn wheel bearing, sticking caliper or worn/damaged driveshaft.

FunkyMelon · Jun 13th, 2019, 18:29

Most likely wheels not balanced correctly.

Failing that it'll probably be a buckled wheel. Just had this sorted myself on my 18" medusas - 2 wheels buckled, got vibration at 70/80mph.

Benholder90 · Jun 13th, 2019, 19:18

Thanks for the replies.. he sent me a video and when key is turned on the glow plug light only showed for a split second like not even 1 second is that anything wrong ? Usually it will stay on longer than that right? I have a s40 2.0 d and mine also doesnt Stay very long but still bit longer than this one

andyv40turbo · Jun 13th, 2019, 22:28

It might have been warm already. Mine isn't on long.
I put some new wheels on my car the other day and had the car shook over 60 mph. Took it to a ttyre place and interestingly they asked if the shake was through the car or steering wheel only. Apparently steering wheel only suggest front wheels need balancing or through the whole car means all may need balancing. Anyway £30 later and it all ran smooth. Could be a buckle if you are unlucky

Jun 13th, 2019, 17:26	#1
Benholder90 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 08:39 Join Date: May 2019 Location: MAIDSTONE	Steering wheel shaking over 60mph I'm looking at a 2008 s40 d5 .. spoke to the owner he says that the steering wheel is shaking when going over 60.. what does this mean ? Anything serious? Tracking or brakes?

Jun 13th, 2019, 18:11	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 14:34 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Most likely wheels need balancing, or there is a tyre defect/damaged wheel. Less likely but feasible is worn wheel bearing, sticking caliper or worn/damaged driveshaft. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jun 13th, 2019, 18:29	#3
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Most likely wheels not balanced correctly. Failing that it'll probably be a buckled wheel. Just had this sorted myself on my 18" medusas - 2 wheels buckled, got vibration at 70/80mph. __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Jun 13th, 2019, 22:28	#5
andyv40turbo Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aylsham	It might have been warm already. Mine isn't on long. I put some new wheels on my car the other day and had the car shook over 60 mph. Took it to a ttyre place and interestingly they asked if the shake was through the car or steering wheel only. Apparently steering wheel only suggest front wheels need balancing or through the whole car means all may need balancing. Anyway £30 later and it all ran smooth. Could be a buckle if you are unlucky __________________ 2008 V50 D5 SE Lux Geartronic 1998 V40 2.0t (lpt) (Previous)

Jun 13th, 2019, 19:18	#4
Benholder90 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 08:39 Join Date: May 2019 Location: MAIDSTONE	Thanks for the replies.. he sent me a video and when key is turned on the glow plug light only showed for a split second like not even 1 second is that anything wrong ? Usually it will stay on longer than that right? I have a s40 2.0 d and mine also doesnt Stay very long but still bit longer than this one

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