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Old 08-15-2017, 07:35 PM
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I just bought my 3rd Miata and I have been getting a vibration at any speed. The vibration only lasts for about 5-10 secs and really doesn't affect the steering wheel. So that being said it also comes about 5-10% of my driving around. It does feel like it is shaking more from side to side then from up and down. I have gotten my alignment done and everything is spot on. I did try to yank on each of the front wheel with no noticeable amount of play(more for the popping noise the steering makes when making sharp turns/not this issue). I have not got to play with the rears to see what play yet. So what could you guys think it could be and has anyone else had a similar problem? I have read plenty of other threads on Vibration but not as off and on as what mine is doing.
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If there's slop in your steering linkage (said pop) then the front wheel could be fluttering like a castor on a shopping cart. Do you feel it while cornering?
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If there's slop in your steering linkage (said pop) then the front wheel could be fluttering like a castor on a shopping cart. Do you feel it while cornering?
No like I said it doesn't feel from the front end, the steering wheel doesn't shake
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Check the driveshaft, particularly the u joints.
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