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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 04:15 AM
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See the video, this is constant. I can feel the pull even when driving at any speed. It's not conditions or crowning, it happens on all roads


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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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I wish I knew. If you find out, let me know and then we'll both be happy.
Mine's done this from day 1.
No adverse tire wear, alignment checks OK, tire pressure right on, second set of tires, no change.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
I wish I knew. If you find out, let me know and then we'll both be happy.
Mine's done this from day 1.
No adverse tire wear, alignment checks OK, tire pressure right on, second set of tires, no change.
seriously, yours does it just like mine in the video?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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Yes, exactly. I have a level driveway about 200 yards long. As I start out of the driveway I am usually fastening my seat belt.
In my 2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited, I have no problem with both hands off the wheel, same with my old '89 Probe and '90 Suburban,
but the Crossfire heads for the left bushes if I take my hands off the wheel.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
Yes, exactly. I have a level driveway about 200 yards long. As I start out of the driveway I am usually fastening my seat belt.
In my 2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited, I have no problem with both hands off the wheel, same with my old '89 Probe and '90 Suburban,
but the Crossfire heads for the left bushes if I take my hands off the wheel.

And you've had Chrysler look at it and no solution has ever been found?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:21 AM
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Had Chrysler look at it ? Heck no, wouldn't let those monkeys even close to my car.
I just learned to live with it, it's the way she is.
( I have learned that trick after 40 years of marriage )
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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Had Chrysler look at it ? Heck no, wouldn't let those monkeys even close to my car.

ok LOL , so you didnt own it during ita factory warranty?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

No, bought it Jan 2011.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:27 AM
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No, bought it Jan 2011.

Did do it when you first drove it before buying it?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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Well, there you got me. I didn't notice it during the test drive, or the drive home ( 80 miles ).
It is very subtle, driving at speed there doesn't seem to be any problems.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

when i need to make a left turn I just take my hands off the wheel and let the car do it on its own. Maybe its a feature.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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Yea, like NASCAR had some input on the design .......
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

Originally Posted by jimmirehman
See the video, this is constant. I can feel the pull even when driving at any speed. It's not conditions or crowning, it happens on all roads.


Any suggestions?

I've been having the same exact issue.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

Get the front wheels of the ground and test. Maybe it's in the PS gear.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:31 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

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I've been having the same exact issue.

well at least i feel a little better that im not alone.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

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get the front wheels of the ground and test. Maybe it's in the ps gear.

wut!?!? ?!?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

Do you have any abnormal tire wear such as feathering? You could check your wheel bearings, they tend to loosen up.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

Originally Posted by jimmirehman
wut!?!? ?!?
Have you ever had a four wheel alignment?
Do you have a bad wear pattern on your tires?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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May check this out some good info
AGCO Automotive Repair Service - Baton Rouge, LA - Detailed Auto Topics - Reasons a Vehicle Pulls, Other Than Alignment
 
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Default Re: Pulling to the left constantly

I've had an alignment done about a year ago, it fixed it a little, but has gotten progressively worse. The front tires however were on the vehicle when i bought it, the rear ones i replaced brand new because i took a nail in one and when they patched it they found it had been patched before and wouldnt be road worthy on the next patch, well it lost air soon after. I suspect the dealer i bought it from put used or **** tires on the vehicle, they are good brand and model though and the wear seems appropriate.
 
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