2013 Infiniti Infinity G37 Steering alignment

Tiny
CHUNGJJ
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  • 2013 INFINITI G37
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Hi, I recently banged my 2013 Infiniti G37x (1300 miles) in a pile of snow and caused the steering handle to be roughly 15 degrees off from its original alignment. Would you suggest I bring the car into the dealership to get it fixed or find a local mechanic? Also could this be the reason why the VDC light is illuminating?
Monday, December 30th, 2013 AT 4:51 PM

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Tiny
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An alignment adjustment slipped or a part is bent, most commonly an inner tie rod end. The dealer can fix it, but a better choice would be a tire and alignment specialty shop. Very often inner tie rod ends are not available through the dealer except to order the complete rack and pinion steering assembly at a very much higher cost. Independent shops can get them from local auto parts stores.
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Monday, December 30th, 2013 AT 5:06 PM
Tiny
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Thank you

And so could this be the reason why the VDC (vehicle dynamic control) light is illuminating> Form what I've read it suggest that if the light illuminates it means the VDC is off.

Thanks again
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Monday, December 30th, 2013 AT 5:57 PM
Tiny
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I'm not familiar with the specifics of your system, but when there's a computer involved and it detects a problem, it sets a diagnostic fault code, turns the warning light on to tell you, and turns the system off. Given the recent history, a logical guess would be a wheel speed or height sensor got damaged or disconnected.
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Monday, December 30th, 2013 AT 6:16 PM

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