Wed 19 Mar 2008 21:42 Problem or characteristic? - stunorthants26

Have noticed that at standstill and at ver low speed, the steering on my car has a judder. It smoothes out very quickly once you set off, Ive only noticed it when parking etc. Not sure if its worth bothering with or what would cause it, or if its normal? Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Wed 19 Mar 2008 22:29 Problem or characteristic? - Nsar

Judders at standstill? Don't have this on the Legacy. Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Wed 19 Mar 2008 22:32 Problem or characteristic? - stunorthants26

I think I better pop down the dealer tomorrow then, see what we can see. It goes once your doing more than say 5 mph but then it could develop further - as it is it doesnt bother me but I dont want to let the warranty run out and then get a big bill! Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Wed 19 Mar 2008 22:53 Problem or characteristic? - qxman {p}

I would check the tightness of the power steering belt first. Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Wed 19 Mar 2008 23:04 Problem or characteristic? - Happy Blue!

Nope, not noticed this on any of the three subarus we have or had. Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Wed 19 Mar 2008 23:15 Problem or characteristic? - stunorthants26

Many thanks, not that id know the belt when I see it, had my first look under the bonnet today and its sure busy under there. Still think the engine looks so cool, no idea why! Is the juddering likely just the belt slipping a bit when under the most load? Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Thu 20 Mar 2008 00:42 Problem or characteristic? - qxman {p}

No problems on my Subaru, but on a vaux cavalier I once had there was a juddering through the steering when parking and it was the belt slipping. It also made a screech/drone sometimes when turning the wheel at low speed. Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Thu 20 Mar 2008 10:04 Problem or characteristic? - davmal

Any possibility it's the aircon compressor kicking in and out, loading and unloading the engine at idle? Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Thu 20 Mar 2008 15:14 Problem or characteristic? - stunorthants26

Definately not the A/C as its been turned off since we bought it. It was happening today just short of full lock and also when its in Drive off dead centre. Also get a slight whine from the pump on ful lock but ive driven a few cars that do that. Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Thu 20 Mar 2008 17:38 Problem or characteristic? - boxsterboy

We have a low mileage '04 BMW Compact in the office that had juddering like this - it needed a new rack (under warranty). Reply | Report as offensive | Link