Murdered05GT Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 OK guys. Just dropped by to introduce myself and realized i had some questions for everyone. I got an 05 legacy gt with 76k on it. I recently curbed it quite hard in the snow while overestimating my AWD. Who would have guessed that one haha! Anyway now the car refuses to turn right or left at a standstill or very low speeds. It makes the sounds much like those of a 4wd car stuck in low gear all the time. Im not sure if i broke something in the steering when i hit the curb HARD or what is wrong. Also my reverse lights have been getting stuck on for a while what the hell is that all about. Great forum you guys got here and thanks for any help you can offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Take it to a good alignment shop and have them check it out. I gather you don't want to get under the car and look yourself. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never summer Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Have you jacked the car up and actually looked at the front suspension? I'm guessing something is visually ****ed up if you can't even turn left or right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdered05GT Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 I actually have been under there multiple times and cant for the life of me find anything. I also do know what im doing under there as ive done some engine and suspension work myself i just cant find anything and didnt want to spend the money for a shop to look at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Steering rack ??? may be damaged, Have a shop check it out. Hey, do the axles seem loose, grab them and try to move them around. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 OP: Just curious - did you spin the car? What happened that you "overestimated your AWD"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTWILLY Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 check power steering fluid, you said you cant turn while stopped or slow. I am assuming that means you have been able to turn while moving. I'm not saying adding fluid will help but it will mean that your steering rack was hit and leaked all fluid out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdered05GT Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 I was drifting in the snow just messin around. I was getting good at it and figured why not go for a big swooping left hander and wham 30 mph curbed and blew a tire. I thought i could keep in line but i got past the point of no return and the back end came around hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdered05GT Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks for the help guys. I found out what it was this morning when i went under there. A piece of some plastic wrapping or sheathing had broken off and was wedged in the steering. I didnt find it earlier because it wasn't in the wheel well, but just under the engine where i couldnt quite see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Power-B Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Did you remove it? Are you going to fix it? What is it? Your leaving me hanging here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I was drifting in the snow just messin around. I was getting good at it and figured why not go for a big swooping left hander and wham 30 mph curbed and blew a tire. I thought i could keep in line but i got past the point of no return and the back end came around hard.Did you let off the gas while going around that turn? That'll cause an AWD car to swing out on you pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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