STEERING WHEEL

Tiny
NAWAZKHADAROO
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  • 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
On turning right or left the steering wheel does return automatically.I have to manually return the steering wheel back to normal position.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 AT 10:11 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Hi,

I assume this is while you are driving and the wheel does not return to center when leaving a turn?

If this is the case, the most likely cause is an alignment issue. However, if you just bought this vehicle or this has progressively gotten worse, then you may have something beginning to bind or seize.

Possible causes of things binding or stiffening are the steering gear/rack and pinion, ball joint, tie rod, or something in the steering column.

We need to inspect the components individually however, due to the age and mileage of the vehicle, this may still be under warranty so I would have a dealer check it out so that they will cover any warrantable items.

Let me know if you have questions and we can go from there. Thanks
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 7:13 AM

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