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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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I just had my car aligned after playing with my ride height and i noticed that the steering wheel is pointing to the left 15 degrees or so. I called the alignment shop and they said they have no idea what is wrong with it and to bring the car back in next week. This is my second alignment in 6 months and the first was fine, but was done somewhere else. Anyone have any idea how to fix this or what happened?. I'd rather check here before giving it back to those guys. Thanks
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Default sounds like a easy fix.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm#Steering%20Center">steering</a></li></ul>
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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Default If your steering wheel is offset then your car is not aligned correctly.

Audis are very difficult cars to aligin due to the multi-link suspension setup and raised toe adjustment.

The car may be "within" spec to the aligment machine, but it cannot be aligned correctly with the steering wheel offest and you will wear tires faster.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 05:33 AM
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A good alignment shop will align your steering wheel (it's part of the alignment process).
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Default Audi dealers use a steering wheel lock (As explained to me when the F'd up the alignment on my '98)

And in my case it was "not correctly installed" hence why the steering wheel was mis-aligned.

VICTORY AUDI in HARRISBURG PA SUCKS!!! (So bad in fact that I drive 40 MINUTES to Lancaster, PA for EVERYTHING.)
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Default Re: steering wheel off after alignment?

Alignment is covered in first 12,000 miles from factory. Take it back to dealership if you haven't gone over the limit
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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I'm on C.O.'s so I don't think the dealership will do anything.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Default My steering wheels is offset slightly to the left but the important thing is that your car..

tracks straight when you drive
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