Pulling to the left

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:40 pm

Dbo wrote:that is your pull then. they have taken the bulb out which means your rear wheels are just moving around on two big springs going wherever they like

Surely i would be experiencing more then a slight pull to the left if that was the case?
The car would be flailing about all over the place if the rear wheels were moving about of their own accord or at least causing some serious juddering, no?

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:43 pm

if the 4ws not on then driving down the road would feel like the car is tramlining.
when you drive on the inside lane of the motorway and you get stuck in the lorry grooves and you tramline!

does it feel like this?

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:53 pm

Not really, its just a slight pull to the left. my mums mk2 mondeo does the same thing, always has done.

Its a very smooth pull, which makes me think something is out of line.

I will have a look at fixing the bulb to see if i can pull up and error code.
If the 4ws fuse is shot or has been pulled, would the 4ws light still come on?

I have heard you can pull the fuse to disengage the 4ws?

Post by **Donald** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:57 pm

If the fuse was pulled I'm sure the dash warning light would still show?

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:05 pm

first thing to do is look under the back and make sure it hasn'tbeen converted to 2ws. then check you have a fuse in the box.then pull your clocks and check for bulb.

if you put one in and the light stays on all the time then it needs fixing. drii with 4ws dissengaged is not good.

sometimes it can be a real simple fix, mine went and the 4ws ecu that is behind the rear passenger seat, had a faulty earth.
i have fixed another just by giving it a good clean, another one we fixed was he abs sensors needed cleaning but when the ecu ran and detects something not working it seems to fire the 4ws off.

hopefully some tlc and it will be fixed

vtectom · Post by **vtectom** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:10 pm

What tyres & wheels are on the car?

96' spec DC2 Integras tend to do this on the oem alloys but are fine
on other wheels - figure that out!!??

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:13 pm

Dbo wrote:first thing to do is look under the back and make sure it hasn'tbeen converted to 2ws. then check you have a fuse in the box.then pull your clocks and check for bulb.

if you put one in and the light stays on all the time then it needs fixing. drii with 4ws dissengaged is not good.

sometimes it can be a real simple fix, mine went and the 4ws ecu that is behind the rear passenger seat, had a faulty earth.
i have fixed another just by giving it a good clean, another one we fixed was he abs sensors needed cleaning but when the ecu ran and detects something not working it seems to fire the 4ws off.

hopefully some tlc and it will be fixed

Will check under the car tomorrow. the 4ws ecu is accessed through the boot yeah? the big unit attached the the back of the rear passenger seat?

vtectom wrote:What tyres & wheels are on the car?

96' spec DC2 Integras tend to do this on the oem alloys but are fine
on other wheels - figure that out!!??

Couldnt tell you off hand, aftermarket wheels though. will get the tyre specs tomorrow.

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:20 pm

it can be either side m8. through the boot or take out the rear seat back it is bolted to the rear seat crossbar/back support.

worth having a look at the earth, if it proves to be faulty i do have a spare whole ecu in my garage.

just need the bulb in a fire the codes to get the best idea

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:22 pm

Cool, will check it all out tomorrow. do you know off hand what kind of bulb i need for the 4ws light?

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:27 pm

i just gave my last ones to damo. but it is the little quater turn bulbs in holders that you find in most car dashs.
if your clocks a anologue that is and you haven't got E L dials modded in?